Avro 652 Anson crash, Feb 12, 1947, Croydon Surrey

Avro 652 Anson accident on February 12, 1947 near Croydon Surrey, United Kingdom with no fatalities.

Avro Anson G-AHKJ of CL Air Surveys, returning to Croydon after an aerial photography flight, undershot the runway on approach and crashed in a field outside the airport. Both occupants escaped unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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