Blenheim IV R3913 crashed in Tranum dune plantation 13/8-1940

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Blenheim IV R3913 crashed in Tranum dune plantation 13/8-1940.

The aircraft belonged to RAF 82 Sqn. Bomber Command and was coded UX-M
T/o 0840 Watton OP:Aalborg.

The aircraft was shot down by fighters and crashed in the Tranum plantation. It exploded on impact killing the crew.

The bodies of Pilot P/O Clive W. Wigley, Navigator Sgt Arthur H. Patchett and Air gunner Sgt. Archibald F. Morrison were laid to rest in Vadum cemetery on 16/8-1940.

Sources: Ole Rønnest, Aabybro, LBUK, WD.

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