Bluebird crashes at Hatfield Airport, Hertfordshire, UK 1931
Hi,
Does anyone have a photo of this type of aircraft that my grand aunt was killed in on the 18th June 1931.
I have an extract from a newpaper clipping but was wondering if there is anything else on this tragic event.
Death notice:
It is with extreme regret that we have to announce the death, as the result of a flying accident on June 18th, of Miss Sicele O'Brien and Mrs Gordon Gallien. They had arrived at Hatfield aerodrome from Brough, in a Blackburn "Bluebird", en route for Hamworth and had just taken- off to resume the journey, when the machine was seen to nose-dive in a spin. It crashed into a hayfield outside the aerodrome and immediately burst into flames. The machine was completely destroyed within a few minutes and it was impossible to rescue the unfortunate occupants. The bodies were charred beyond recognition.
With thanks,
lorrym
Last edited by lorrym; 19th Jan 2012 at 03:07.
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