Avro 679 Manchester crash, Mar 24, 1943, Swinderby AFB Li...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on March 24, 1943 near Swinderby AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: March 24, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Swinderby AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Manchester's engine caught fire shortly after takeoff from Swinderby, and the crew landed at once with the undercarriage just retracted. All seven crew were uninjured, and the aircraft was destroyed.