Vickers 408 Wellington IA crash, Mar 23, 1940, Marham AFB...
Vickers 408 Wellington IA accident on March 23, 1940 near Marham AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Engine problems led to a stall...
- Date: March 23, 1940
- Aircraft: Vickers 408 Wellington IA
- Location: Marham AFB Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine problems led to a stall during the attempted emergency landing.
A Wellington IA of 115 Squadron reported engine problems soon after takeoff from RAF Marham on 23 March 1940. The aircraft stalled while attempting an emergency landing and crashed in flames in a field, and all five crew were unhurt.