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Old 2nd April 2011 | 19:11
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John Farley

Do a Hover - it avoids G
 
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That's an easy one Peter.

D C W says

26 (yes 26) April 1940
Arado Ar 196A
T3+? (not a typo)
Cdr C W Byas RN MAEE Helensburgh. This aircraft was captured in Norway on 8 April 1940 after forced landing near Lyngstad when running short of fuel. Operated briefly by unit FA2 of the Royal Norwegian Navy, it was then flown to Helensburgh via Sullom Voe and Leuchars, arriving on 24 April 1940. Handling trial. Approached too fast to land over flat calm water, held off too high, stalled, struck the water, overturned and sank at Rhu Dumbarton. 2 injured. Cat 5

He quotes as references:

Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch Archives
(Aircraft & Accident Records and Casualty lists)

Impressments Log, (wotever that is!) Vol 4 - Peter W Moss 1966 - Air-Britain

War prizes - Phil Butler 1994 Midland Counties Publications ISBN 0-904597-86-5

Hope that helps

John
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