Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley crash, Mar 28, 1940 (1 killed)
Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley accident on March 28, 1940 near Pernis South Holland, Netherlands with 1 fatality. Cause: A Dutch fighter shot the...
- Date: March 28, 1940
- Aircraft: Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley
- Location: Pernis South Holland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A Dutch fighter shot the aircraft down after it strayed into Dutch airspace.
A Whitley of 77 Squadron left RAF Driffield on a reconnaissance mission over Germany on 27 March 1940. On the return it strayed into Dutch airspace and was shot down by a Dutch fighter, crashing in flames at Pernis near Rotterdam. One crew member was killed and four were rescued.