Avro 652 Anson crash, Jun 4, 1940, Thorney Island AFB Wes...
Avro 652 Anson accident on June 4, 1940 near Thorney Island AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: June 4, 1940
- Aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
- Location: Thorney Island AFB West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A 48 Squadron Anson Mk I returning to Thorney Island from a night convoy patrol was blinded by a searchlight during its approach and ditched off Hayling Island in the Solent. All four crew survived.