Blenheim L9417 at Catfoss airfield.
On 12th January 1941 this aircraft was stationary at Catfoss airfield when it was struck by Blenheim L9321.
No crew.
Blenheim L9417 was built to contract 569202/36 by Rootes Securities Ltd. at Speke and was awaiting collection in March 1940. It was taken on charge by 1 (C)OTU at
Silloth shortly after the unit formed on 1st April 1940. On 9th August 1940 the Blenheim part of 1 (C)OTU was detached to Prestwick and on 27th November 1941 all of the Blenheims
of 1 (C)OTU transferred to 2 (C)OTU at Catfoss. On 12th January 1941 it was slightly damaged in this ground accident at Catfoss when it was struck by Blenheim L9321. Cat.A/FB damage was
the assessment and it was repaired on site. As a result of another mishap at Catfoss on 16th December 194 Cat.E2/FA damage was the assessment and it was written off.