Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, Dec 13, 1939 (2 killed)

Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on December 13, 1939 near Methwold AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with 2 fatalities.

• Date: December 13, 1939
• Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
• Location: Methwold AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
• Fatalities: 2
• Phase of flight: Approach and landing

A 214 Squadron Wellington went out of control on final approach to RAF Methwold and crashed in flames short of the runway. Both crew were killed.

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