9 January 1941

Summary

Blenheim crash on Alderney

Location Details

Alderney; Cherbourg

Diary Entry

9 January 1941 Blenheim crash on Alderney

2245: Three unidentified aircraft approach Cherbourg restricted area and signals peninsula from 3 at 3,000 m. One gives valid recognition signal under fire; other two turn west. At 2310 one crashes on Alderney. Two crew members recovered. Type: Bristol Blenheim. No bombs or mines dropped. No casualties or material damage [as stated].

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 2448, T1022_R2448_English_Translation.docx. Archive and frame references follow.
PG 38118 | Frame 00558 | original page unnumbered