Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley crash, Sep 9, 1939, Buc...
Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley accident on September 9, 1939 near Buc Yvelines, France with no fatalities. Cause: The Whitley collided with a parked...
- Date: September 9, 1939
- Aircraft: Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley
- Location: Buc Yvelines, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: The Whitley collided with a parked Dewoitine while taxiing in fog.
A 77 Squadron Whitley taxiing at Buc after a sortie to Essen collided with a parked Dewoitine while heading to its dispersal. All five crew got out safely, and both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.