Incident Bristol Scout C 1243,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 34383
 
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Date:Sunday 20 January 1918
Time:
Type:Bristol Scout C
Owner/operator:Royal Flying Corps (RFC)
Registration: 1243
MSN: 462
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:near London -   United Kingdom
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Crashed near London 20 January 1918 during a forced landing following an engine failure. The aircraft was chasing a German Gotha bomber at night.

Sources:

1. Air Enthusiast 49
2. https://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPDFArchive/1958/1958-1-%20-%200698.PDF

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
06-Feb-2017 16:53 Dr.John Smith Updated [Cn, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Phase, Source, Narrative]
15-Feb-2021 15:48 Anon. Updated [Operator, Operator]

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