Damaged Mustang aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Douglas Sampson DFC

Accession Number AWM2018.975.54
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made c June 1943
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Damaged Mustang aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Douglas Sampson DFC. While flying in England, New Zealand pilot Flying Officer William 'Wendy' Wendelken collided with Sampson's aircraft. Both pilots were unharmed and returned to flying duties.