Maritime record FEX 469 - Wreck of DH 18B J6899
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Summary
Wreck of DH 18B J6899, 1924
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2789 3318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
British Transporter, 1924
Status: Casualty
[De Havilland DH.18B transport completed for civil use; ordered on Contract No.119851/21 dated 9.7.21] Not taken up. Registered G-EAWW 21.9.21; C of A No.533 issued 17.12.21; Air Council 19.12.21; Operated by Instone Air Line Ltd. 18.12.21 "City of Brussels"; "City of Liverpool" 6.22; C of A lapsed 16.12.23; Makers; Used by Air Ministry for flotation test. Ditched in sea off Felixstowe, 2.5.24; struck off register 29.12.24. (1)
Construction No. E.56 & 5
Engine: 450hp Lion IX
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60257 Bibliographic reference: Halley, J.J.. 1987. Royal Airforce Aircraft J1-J9999 and WW1 Survivors.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 27 2022 10:49AM