RAF Hastings crash during take off at Darwin circa 1958
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RAF Hastings crash during take off at Darwin circa 1958
Around 1958 give or take a couple of years, an RAF Hastings crashed immediately after lift off at Darwin, Australia after severe bird-strike. The aircraft finished up on its belly off the airport I think and injuries were minor. Appreciate links or other details.
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NZ5804
Took part in 1953 London-Christchurch Air Race in October 1953 flown by Wing Commander R F Watson. Withdrew after engine failure and emergency landing in Ceylon, a new engine was flown out to Negombo from New Zealand, and 5804 returned to NZ on 20th October. To 40 Squadron on 08 December 1954. Crashed on takeoff from Darwin on 09 September 1955 when multiple bird strikes caused power to be lost in 3 engines. All 25 on board survived but aircraft was written off
Took part in 1953 London-Christchurch Air Race in October 1953 flown by Wing Commander R F Watson. Withdrew after engine failure and emergency landing in Ceylon, a new engine was flown out to Negombo from New Zealand, and 5804 returned to NZ on 20th October. To 40 Squadron on 08 December 1954. Crashed on takeoff from Darwin on 09 September 1955 when multiple bird strikes caused power to be lost in 3 engines. All 25 on board survived but aircraft was written off
