Historical Events tagged with "hampshire"
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Vickers VC.1 Viking crash at Blackbushe Airport
A Vickers VC.1 Viking aircraft crashed while attempting to return to Blackbushe Airport in Yateley, resulting in the deaths of 34 people. The aircraft, carrying passengers and crew, faced difficulties during its approach. Despite the pilots' efforts to land safely, the plane went down shortly before touchdown, leading to a catastrophic outcome.
Continue ReadingFarnborough Airshow Prototype Aircraft Crash
A prototype de Havilland DH.110 aircraft crashed during the Farnborough Airshow, leading to the deaths of 29 spectators and two crew members. Eyewitnesses reported that the jet broke up mid-air after failing to perform a scheduled maneuver, tragically showering debris onto the crowd. This shocking incident dampened the enthusiasm for aviation displays, prompting reconsideration of safety measures at airshows.
Continue ReadingBattle of Alton: Key Conflict in Hampshire
The Battle of Alton was a significant military engagement during the English Civil War, fought between Parliamentarian and Royalist forces in December 1643. The skirmish was mainly concentrated around the town of Alton in Hampshire, where a contingent of Royalist troops attempted to retake control from Parliamentarian forces. Notably, this battle demonstrated the ongoing struggle for control of strategic locations and resources during the conflict, highlighting the intense rivalries and shifting allegiances within the warring factions.
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