Accident Avro 685 York C.1 MW247,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 336956
 

Date:Wednesday 11 June 1947
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic a685 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator:Royal Air Force - RAF
Registration: MW247
MSN:
Engine model:Rolls-Royce Merlin
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:Oakington RAF Station -   United Kingdom
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Oakington RAF Station
Narrative:
The crew forgot to lower the gear so the York bellylanded at RAF Oakington.

Sources:

Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley

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