Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, Sep 19, 1939, Carew Cheri...
Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on September 19, 1939 near Carew Cheriton AFB Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Collision with...
- Date: September 19, 1939
- Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
- Location: Carew Cheriton AFB Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Collision with a Hawker Henley during the initial climb.
A 99 Squadron Wellington collided with a Hawker Henley shortly after takeoff from Carew Cheriton and both crashed in a field near the airfield. The Wellington was destroyed and all six of its crew were injured.