| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | JS167 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 652 Anson |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 652 Anson |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 652A Anson II |
| Licence-built by: | CCF |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Gimli - Industrial ParkMap |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYGM IATA: YGM Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 7 December 1943 |
| Photo from: | James Craik Collection |
| Photo ID: | 771406 |
| Photo Comment |
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According to the official accident report both pilots lost sight of each other during the turn to final while doing solo circuit training. The two aircraft became locked together and it was a small miracle that they managed to land this well while still entangled. Both pilots remained uninjured. Both aircraft were operated by 18 SFTS (Service Flying Training School) at the time of th accident. DND photo. This photo was added on 23 January 2025, and has since been viewed 194 times. |