Fairey Battle, L5066

The Incident:

FB in flight

L5066 was returning to Kaldaðarnes after an anti-submarine mission on the Denmark Strait.
Due to mechanical failure, the pilot made a wheels up landing. The aircraft suffered heavy damaged and was written off.

The Crew:

Crew survived

The Aircraft:

Fairey Battle, Fairey Aviation Company
S/N: L5066
Aircraft reg.:

RAF
Squadron/Unit: 98 Squadron
The squadron operated Fairey Battles from Kaldaðarnes. August 27. 1940 to July 15. 1941

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