Short S.29 Stirling crash, Aug 16, 1942, Gorinchem South...
Short S.29 Stirling accident on August 16, 1942 near Gorinchem South Holland, Netherlands with no fatalities.
- Date: August 16, 1942
- Aircraft: Short S.29 Stirling
- Location: Gorinchem South Holland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
The RAF Short Stirling N3705 left RAF Oakington on a bombing mission to the Netherlands. After problems at night it crash landed in a field near Gorinchem. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all seven crew were unhurt and taken prisoner.