| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | L2940 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-24 Skua |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn B-24 Skua |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn B-24 Skua II |
| C/n (msn): | [ L2940 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 32231 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Skua was shot down by a Heinkel He-111 in 1940 and crashed on frozen Breidalsvatnet Lake in Norway. The crew survived and set it alight causing it to sink through the ice. It was recovered in 1974 and is now displayed in the FAA Museum in this diorama representing its resting place and even with model divers to show the recovery This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 January 2018, and has since been viewed 140 times. |