Avro 652 Anson crash, Dec 20, 1939, Whitemark (Flinders I...

Avro 652 Anson accident on December 20, 1939 near Whitemark (Flinders Island) Tasmania, Australia with no fatalities.

A Royal Australian Air Force Anson (A4-17) of No. 1 Squadron made an emergency landing near Whitemark airfield on Flinders Island after difficulties en route. All four crew were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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