Historical Events tagged with "yateley"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Vickers VC.1 Viking crash at Blackbushe Airport
May 1st, 1957 67 years ago
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.
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