Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley crash, Apr 12, 1940 (5 killed)
Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley accident on April 12, 1940 near North Sea, World with 5 fatalities.
- Date: April 12, 1940
- Aircraft: Armstrong Whitworth AW.38 Whitley
- Location: North Sea, World
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
A Whitley of 77 Squadron left RAF Driffield on 11 April 1940 on a reconnaissance mission for enemy shipping in the Skagerrak and Kattegat. The last radio message was received in the early hours, and the aircraft disappeared into the sea with its crew.