Avro 683 Lancaster crash, May 9, 1945 (30 killed), Roye S...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on May 9, 1945 near Roye Somme, France with 30 fatalities.
- Date: May 9, 1945
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Roye Somme, France
- Fatalities: 30
- Phase of flight: En route
Lancaster RF230 of 514 Squadron RAF was returning 24 released prisoners of war to the UK under Operation Exodus when it crashed near Roye on 9 May 1945. The aircraft went into a spin after control trouble on an attempted landing at Roye Amy, and all six crew and 24 passengers were killed.