Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Mar 18, 1946 (7 killed), North...

Avro 683 Lancaster accident on March 18, 1946 near North Luffenham AFB Rutland, United Kingdom with 7 fatalities.

A Lancaster of 1653 Heavy Conversion Unit failed to climb after takeoff from RAF North Luffenham on 18 March 1946. It stalled in a nose up attitude, hit the ground and exploded. All seven crew on board were killed.

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