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Handley Page Hyderabad J8320 - T of No. 99 Squadron
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Handley Page Hyderabad J8320 - T of No. 99 Squadron
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Hyderabad J8320 - T, of No.99 Squadron, attracting attention from local schoolchildren after a forced-landing in a sugar beet field, near Mistley, Essex. The aircraft was returning to RAF Bircham Newton after a mock night bombing raid on London and developed engine trouble over Clacton-on Sea at 10, 000 ft. before making the forced-landing at Mistley on 3-4 August 1927. Date: 1927
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This photograph captures the moment of intrigue and excitement as Handley Page Hyderabad J8320-T of No. 99 Squadron (Royal Air Force) attracts the attention of local schoolchildren after an unexpected landing in a sugar beet field near Mistley, Essex, on the 3-4 August 1927. The Handley Page Type O biplane, a vintage aircraft used for night bombing training, was en route back to RAF Bircham Newton from a mock raid on London when it experienced engine trouble over Clacton-on Sea at an altitude of 10,000 feet. With no choice but to make an emergency landing, the skilled pilot skillfully navigated the aircraft to the safety of the sugar beet field. The event drew a large crowd of curious onlookers, including these fascinated schoolchildren, who marveled at the sight of this impressive machine up close. The naval transport ship, visible in the background, adds to the historical context of this scene from the 1920s. This photograph, taken during the 1920s, offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the wonder and fascination that aviation held for people at the time.
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