Avro 679 Manchester crash, Mar 21, 1941 (4 killed), Wymon...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on March 21, 1941 near Wymondham Norfolk, United Kingdom with 4 fatalities. Cause: Technical problems led to loss of control..
- Date: March 21, 1941
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Wymondham Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Technical problems led to loss of control.
A 207 Squadron Manchester leaving RAF Waddington for Lorient developed technical problems and lost control. It hit tree tops and crashed in a field at Wymondham, Norfolk, on 21 March 1941, killing four crew and injuring two.