Avro 691 Lancastrian crash, Aug 20, 1946 (8 killed), Brog...

Avro 691 Lancastrian accident on August 20, 1946 near Broglie Eure, France with 8 fatalities.

A BOAC Avro Lancastrian on a training flight from Lydda to London crashed into a field near Broglie, Eure, France, on 20 August 1946. It disintegrated on impact in poor weather with low visibility. Eight occupants were killed and one crew member survived.

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