Midair Collision Between Two RAF Avro Ansons at RAF Debden (VS603)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Involved During an airshow at RAF Debden, two Royal Air Force Avro Anson aircraft collided while flying in formation. The first aircraft, an Avro Anson registered VS603, was piloted by Flight Lieutenant Peter Sherrif. The second aircraft, an Avro Anson T.22 registered VS598, was piloted by Flight Lieutenant Kenneth William Jarvis. The formation also included other Anson and Oxford aircraft, though the source does not specify their registrations or roles in the collision. ## Collision and Crash Sequence While maneuvering in formation, the twin-engine VS603 collided with VS598. Following the impact, both aircraft lost control and crashed into a field in Widdington, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the airbase. The source does not provide details on the specific phase of flight, altitude, or the exact point of impact. ## Outcome and Casualties Both aircraft were destroyed in the crash. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots: F/Lt Peter Sherrif from VS603 and F/Lt Kenneth William Jarvis from VS598. No other casualties or injuries are mentioned in the source.