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Berkhamsted (in 1938). Looking North-east. Small highlight gives approx location of crash site on L.M.S. Railway.
Berkhamsted (in 1938). Looking North-east. Small highlight gives approx location of crash site on L.M.S. Railway.
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Aftermath looking North.
Aftermath looking North.
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David's Home was on Castle Rise Avenue which is to the right and above the terrace in the foreground.The view is to the east. The airfield can just be discerned on the horizon.
David's Home was on Castle Rise Avenue which is to the right and above the terrace in the foreground.The view is to the east. The airfield can just be discerned on the horizon.
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I suppose this is the equivalent of what we used to call the tech log. It shows that the aircraft has just had an air test on September 21st following replacement of much of the tailplane. This was due to damage caused by propellor wash from B17s which the P40 had sustained during simulated attacks. On the day of the accident the aircraft was once again tasked to do this but crashed before the exercise started. Note RAF engineers' involvement. Still RAF Bovingdon at the time.
I suppose this is the equivalent of what we used to call the tech log. It shows that the aircraft has just had an air test on September 21st following replacement of much of the tailplane. This was due to damage caused by propellor wash from B17s which the P40 had sustained during simulated attacks. On the day of the accident the aircraft was once again tasked to do this but crashed before the exercise started. Note RAF engineers' involvement. Still RAF Bovingdon at the time.
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The Thomas Coram Foundling School. Some staff members saw the starboard elevator flutter to the ground and retrieved it. Postwar (and still) Ashlyns School just off the Chesham Road.. Approx location of crash site high-lighted.
The Thomas Coram Foundling School. Some staff members saw the starboard elevator flutter to the ground and retrieved it. Postwar (and still) Ashlyns School just off the Chesham Road.. Approx location of crash site high-lighted.
0 2020/06/20 12:36:25
A very experienced Captain but perhaps his first flight in a P40?
A very experienced Captain but perhaps his first flight in a P40?
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P40E 41-35934. Photo credit IWM - Roger Freeman Collection.
P40E 41-35934. Photo credit IWM - Roger Freeman Collection.
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The Chequers Pub Whipsnade 1944.
The Chequers Pub Whipsnade 1944.
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The crash is said to have occurred in the garden of the house opposite the Pub.
The crash is said to have occurred in the garden of the house opposite the Pub.
0 2020/06/21 02:39:44
No longer a pub. The house opposite is, I believe, where The Land Army Girls based in the village came for their meals.
No longer a pub. The house opposite is, I believe, where The Land Army Girls based in the village came for their meals.
0 2020/06/21 02:41:42
Another view of what was The Chequers with the village green beyond.
Another view of what was The Chequers with the village green beyond.
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G-AHFD Once with B.S.A.A. and now with Skyways.
G-AHFD Once with B.S.A.A. and now with Skyways.
0 2020/06/27 06:40:19
OD-ADB looking very smart at Beirut 1957. Photo The Peter Keating Collection (c) A Flying History ltd.
OD-ADB looking very smart at Beirut 1957. Photo The Peter Keating Collection (c) A Flying History ltd.
0 2020/06/27 06:44:18
G-AGNY Eagle Aviation at Bovingdon 1950
G-AGNY Eagle Aviation at Bovingdon 1950
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Captain John 'Pancho' Villa. York Fleet Captain Eagle Aviation. When Bamberg sold his Yorks to Skyways, Villa went too.
Captain John 'Pancho' Villa. York Fleet Captain Eagle Aviation. When Bamberg sold his Yorks to Skyways, Villa went too.
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G-AGNY at Adelaide Circa 1953. Photo credit Robert Wiseman.
G-AGNY at Adelaide Circa 1953. Photo credit Robert Wiseman.
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Previously G-AMRI of Surrey Flying Services and now sold in 1955 by Freddie Laker to Air Liban OD-ACD is seen at Bovingdon. Photo credit Bovingdon Airfield.com
Previously G-AMRI of Surrey Flying Services and now sold in 1955 by Freddie Laker to Air Liban OD-ACD is seen at Bovingdon. Photo credit Bovingdon Airfield.com
0 2020/06/27 07:39:53
OD-ACD at its new home, Beirut, 1955. This aeroplane was destroyed in a take-off accident at Tehran May 27th 1960. Three crew were injured. Photo credit The Peter Keating Collection (c) A Flying History ltd.
OD-ACD at its new home, Beirut, 1955. This aeroplane was destroyed in a take-off accident at Tehran May 27th 1960. Three crew were injured. Photo credit The Peter Keating Collection (c) A Flying History ltd.
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In Trooping Livery as WA 500.
In Trooping Livery as WA 500.
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Brize not Bovingdon. MW168 November 28th 1946. Loss of power on N2 engine during take-off contributed to loss of control on this training detail. Phot credit baaa-acro
Brize not Bovingdon. MW168 November 28th 1946. Loss of power on N2 engine during take-off contributed to loss of control on this training detail. Phot credit baaa-acro
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G-AMUM Scottish Airlines Luqa, Malta April 13th 1954. Prior departure for Stansted one engine suffered starter motor failure. The Captain elected to start the engine by wind-milling it during a high speed taxy. This was successful but control of the aircraft was lost in the process.
G-AMUM Scottish Airlines Luqa, Malta April 13th 1954. Prior departure for Stansted one engine suffered starter motor failure. The Captain elected to start the engine by wind-milling it during a high speed taxy. This was successful but control of the aircraft was lost in the process.
0 2020/06/27 08:05:02
CF-HFP Pacific Western Airlines Cape Parry Airfield, North West Territories. June 25th 1957. Over ran on landing resulting in loss of Starboard undercarriage and damage that was beyond repair.
CF-HFP Pacific Western Airlines Cape Parry Airfield, North West Territories. June 25th 1957. Over ran on landing resulting in loss of Starboard undercarriage and damage that was beyond repair.
0 2020/06/27 08:09:49
CF-HFX Arctic Wings at Hall Lake, Nunavut April 12th 1955. While taking off from Hall Lake the aeroplane hit a snowbank and broke its back. Both Arctic Wings and Pacific Western were amongst airlines using Yorks to re-supply the DEW Line project in Northern Canada.
CF-HFX Arctic Wings at Hall Lake, Nunavut April 12th 1955. While taking off from Hall Lake the aeroplane hit a snowbank and broke its back. Both Arctic Wings and Pacific Western were amongst airlines using Yorks to re-supply the DEW Line project in Northern Canada.
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