Bristol 130 Bombay crash, Aug 7, 1942 (10 killed), Alexan...
Bristol 130 Bombay accident on August 7, 1942 near Alexandria Alexandria, Egypt with 10 fatalities. Cause: German fighters attacked the aircraft after...
- Date: August 7, 1942
- Aircraft: Bristol 130 Bombay
- Location: Alexandria Alexandria, Egypt
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: German fighters attacked the aircraft after take off.
The RAF Bristol Bombay L5814 of 216 Squadron, carrying passengers including Lieutenant General William Gott, was attacked by German fighters after take off near Alexandria on 7 August 1942. The aircraft crashed and ten passengers were killed.