Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk VII.Armstrong Whitworth Whitley in flight c1940

The Accident:

Whitley Mk VII aircraft was on a training flight at Skagavöllur, when damaged at landing. Aircraft was repaired and flown to Reykjavík a few days later.

The Crew:

Not known

The Aircraft:

Armstrong Whitworth
A. W.38, Whitley Mk VII
Code: WL-?
Serial no: 7966
Operator: 612 (County of Aberdeen) Squadron RAF
The Squadron was operating in Iceland from 15 Dec. 1941 to 18 August 1942.
Detachment from 12 Sep. 1941 to 3 Oct. 1941.

Details on aircraft: WikipediaYoutube

Source: RAF Loss Record

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