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Peak District Air Accident Research

Peak District Air Accident Research

 Peak District Air Accident Research

 

de Havilland Mosquito F.B Mk.VI TA525 of No.13 OTU dived into the ground after loss of control in cloud on the morning of the 14th February 1946 near to Castle Bolton whilst on a solo training flight. 

 

de Havilland Mosquito

 

Crew / Passengers Rank - If Applicable Position e.g. Pilot Status
Gebines La Hei Sergeant Vl. Z.M. (Royal Netherlands Navy) Pilot  Killed

 

Remains of Mosquito TA525

Parts from the aircraft are scattered over a wide area around old mine workings and sink holes, this being one of the larger collections.

 

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