Avro 679 Manchester crash, Jan 31, 1942 (8 killed), Engli...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on January 31, 1942 near English Channel, World with 8 fatalities.
- Date: January 31, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: English Channel, World
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
A Royal Air Force Avro Manchester of No. 61 Squadron was lost over the English Channel after sending a short mayday message on the return from Brest. All eight crew were killed, and a body was found on a beach in the Scilly Islands days later.