Vickers 290 Wellington I crash, Jul 22, 1940, Harwell AFB...
Vickers 290 Wellington I accident on July 22, 1940 near Harwell AFB Berkshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was unable to...
- Date: July 22, 1940
- Aircraft: Vickers 290 Wellington I
- Location: Harwell AFB Berkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft was unable to gain height after takeoff.
Wellington L4369 stalled after takeoff from RAF Harwell on 22 July 1940 and crashed in flames. All five crew were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.