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Peak District Air Accident Research

Avro Anson Mk.I L9153 of No.12 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, Prestwick crashed on Corserine on the 9th January 1939.

Crew / Passengers	Rank - If Applicable	Position e.g. Pilot	Status
Iain Douglas Shields	Flying Officer	Pilot	Killed
Norman Hector Duff	Mr	Wireless Operator	Killed
Gordon Eric Betts	Leading Aircraftman	Navigator (u/t)	Killed
Henry Gilbert Stewart Briggs	Leading Aircraftman	Navigator (u/t)	Killed

The aircraft had left Prestwick for a navigation training flight, the burnt out wreck was discovered the following day by a shepherd on the lower slopes of Corserine. One of the aircraft which was sent to search for the aircraft was also lost when it crashed very close to the wreck of L9153, this was Tiger Moth L6932 also from No.12 E&RFTS. Both of the occupants of that aircraft survived.

The site where the aircraft burned out is marked by a small scar on the hillside containing numerous fragments.

Scattered around are numerous panels and sections of undercarriage.

Another collection of panels.

Also close by is this collection of engine and undercarriage parts.

Both engine are still present, lying a short way down the hill.

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