Avro 652 Anson crash, Feb 22, 1937 (3 killed), Dover Kent

Avro 652 Anson accident on February 22, 1937 near Dover Kent, United Kingdom with 3 fatalities. Cause: Lightning strike during a night snowstorm.

A No. 48 Squadron Avro Anson on a night training flight from Manston was struck by lightning in a snowstorm and crashed in a field at Ewell Minnis, between Folkestone and Dover. Three crew died, including one who died two days later.

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