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Avro 621 Tutor Crashed Near a Railway-Line at Castle Donington - Flight Cadet Peter Vaughan of Ilford Received a Broken Leg and a Cut Chin and Was Taken to Derby Royal Infirmary Date: 1938
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1. Title: A Close Call for Flight Cadet Vaughan: Avro 621 Tutor Crash Near a Railway-Line, Castle Donington, 1938 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the aftermath of an Avro 621 Tutor aircraft crash that occurred near a railway line at Castle Donington, East Midlands, England, in 1938. The image, taken from an exterior perspective, showcases the damaged Tutor biplane, its wings askew, and its undercarriage twisted, as it lies in a field not far from the railway tracks. 3. Background: The Avro 621 Tutor, a two-seat, single-engine biplane trainer, was a common sight in the skies of the United Kingdom during the late 1930s. This particular Tutor, registered K3199, was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during this time. 4. Incident: In this incident, Flight Cadet Peter Vaughan of Ilford, a trainee pilot, was at the controls of K3199 when the aircraft encountered an unexpected problem. Unable to avoid the railway line, the Tutor clipped the tracks, causing it to crash. Despite the non-fatal outcome, Cadet Vaughan sustained a broken leg and a cut chin. He was promptly taken to Derby Royal Infirmary for treatment. 5. Humorous Aspect: While the incident was undoubtedly a serious one, there is a certain degree of humor and amusement to be found in the image. The juxtaposition of the crashed Tutor and the nearby railway line, as well as the seemingly incongruous placement of the aircraft in a field, adds a lighthearted touch to the scene. This photograph serves as a reminder of the challenges and risks faced by trainee pilots during the era of military aviation. 6. Copyright: This photograph is a rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without obtaining proper clearance from the copyright holder.
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