ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 166270
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| Date: | Sunday 2 January 1944 |
| Time: | 11:25 |
| Type: |  de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito PR Mk XVI |
| Owner/operator: | 140 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | MM271 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF stn Hartford Bridge, Hampshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hartford Bridge, Hampshire |
| RAF Hartford Bridge |
Mosquito MM271: Took off for Training flight. 02/01/1944
During attempting second circuit, swung on overshoot and stalled at RAF Hartford Bridge.
Aircraft crashed into an electrical transformer and burst into flames. Sgt Preston sustained facial burns but was thrown clear of the aircraft. The pilot, who was left in the cockpit sustained a broken leg and, although he had released his straps, he was unable to get out unaided. His cockpit was soon enveloped by the flames. Displaying complete disregard for his own safety, Sgt Preston returned to the blazing aircraft and, working in the flames, succeeded in dragging the pilot to safety. In so doing Sgt Preston sustained second degree burns. His gallant and prompt action saved the pilot's life.
Crew:
F/O ((127.320) Leslie Thomas MERSHAM (pilot) RAFVR - injured
Sgt (1399275) Leslie William PRESTON (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.http://www.airhistory.org.uk/dh/_DH98%20prodn%20list.txtt
2.http://web.archive.org/web/20100708063411
3.http://www.rafweb.org/GM_Holders3.htm
4.ORB 140 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-May-2014 14:35 | Nepa | Added |
| 06-Jul-2014 12:53 | MiG15 | Updated [Location] |
| 05-Jan-2015 14:13 | Apen | Updated [Total fatalities, Narrative] |
| 11-Jan-2015 10:07 | Leopard DX | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 22-Jun-2015 03:13 | angels one five | Updated [Narrative] |
| 04-Aug-2015 15:27 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative] |
| 06-Sep-2018 08:56 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Narrative, Operator] |
| 06-Oct-2021 09:03 | Nepa | Updated [Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
| 18-Jul-2022 22:27 | Nepa | Updated [Time, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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