Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley crash, Sep 9, 1939, Kas...
Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley accident on September 9, 1939 near Kassel Hesse, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: Probably brought down by flak..
- Date: September 9, 1939
- Aircraft: Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley
- Location: Kassel Hesse, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Probably brought down by flak.
A 102 Squadron Whitley took off from RAF Driffield on a leaflet sortie to the Ruhr and did not return. It crashed near Kassel, Germany, and its five crew were taken prisoner.