Vickers 416 Wellington IC crash, Apr 12, 1940 (6 killed)
Vickers 416 Wellington IC accident on April 12, 1940 near Stavanger Rogaland, Norway with 6 fatalities. Cause: The bomber was shot down by flak or...
- Date: April 12, 1940
- Aircraft: Vickers 416 Wellington IC
- Location: Stavanger Rogaland, Norway
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The bomber was shot down by flak or fighters near the target.
A Wellington IC of 115 Squadron left RAF Marham on 12 April 1940 for an operation to Stavanger Sola. It was shot down by flak or fighters while approaching the target area and crashed in a huge explosion, killing all six crew.