Bond Air Services

Handley Page H.P.70 Halton I

Crashed on approach to Schleswig AFB while taking part to the Berlin Airlift. All three crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII

After touchdown at Tegel Airport, the left main gear partially collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII

On approach to RAF Bovingdon, the aircraft became unstable and the captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located in Studham, about 11 km north of the airbase. While all five occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was completing a cargo flight from Valencia, Spain, with a load of apricots.

Handley Page H.P.70 Halifax VIII

The crew was performing a cargo flight from London-Gatwick to Barcelona. After touchdown, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage, went through a fence, slid for several yards and lost its both left engines before coming to rest. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It is believed that the landing was completed with an excessive speed.