Avro 679 Manchester crash, Sep 15, 1941 (10 killed), Wadd...

Avro 679 Manchester accident on September 15, 1941 near Waddington AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with 10 fatalities.

An Avro Manchester of 207 Squadron, RAF, was returning to base from a non operational flight from RAF Waddington when it crashed on land southeast of South Hykeham, Lincolnshire, on 15 September 1941. All ten crew were killed, and ammunition from the aircraft was later found in the area.

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