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Mid-air collision between two Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II trainers at RAF Kingston Bagpuize (V3821)

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On June 3, 1943, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration V3821) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Kingston Bagpuize AFB, United Kingdom in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

Two Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II aircraft collided during a local training flight near RAF Kingston Bagpuize, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members aboard both planes.

What happened

Two Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II light bombers were conducting a local training exercise at RAF Kingston Bagpuize. The aircraft involved carried the registrations V3821 and X6871. During the flight, the two planes collided in midair. Following the impact, both aircraft crashed to the ground. The accident resulted in five fatalities, as all crew members on board both airplanes were killed.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the collision remain unknown. No further details regarding contributing factors or a definitive probable cause have been provided in the available records.

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