With the upcoming
V-Force Reunion on 28th/29th April there is a surge in interest in the history of these aircraft. I have been asked if there is any way to ascertain the total number of lives lost over the history of the three V bombers, including their subsequent reconnaissance and tanker versions. Asking around, lots of people can come up with well-known accidents, but is there an easily accessible source which lists all the major accidents involving fatalities?
Unfortunately, because of the lack of ejector seats for the rear crew a high proportion of accidents did involve fatalities, but so far I can only guess at the total lives lost. Can anyone help?
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