Avro 679 Manchester crash, May 1, 1943, Swinderby AFB Lin...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on May 1, 1943 near Swinderby AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: May 1, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Swinderby AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An RAF Avro Manchester suffered an engine fire and explosion on final approach to RAF Swinderby on 1 May 1943. It stalled and crashed in flames in an open field short of the runway, and all seven crew were injured.