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Airship R101 Final Flight List
Airship R101 Final Flight List
On October 4th, 1930, Airship R101 flew from Cardington to France when, passing Allonne, near Beauvais, it unexpectedly dipped towards the ground and exploded. 48 men perished.
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British Army 2926 Private Liverpool Regiment
British Army 407783 Private Royal Air Force
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Born 1894
Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander
More about Noel Grabowsky-Atherstone -
Born 1876
Died 1930
Air Force (RAF/RFC) 206345
Royal Navy Petty Officer Mechanic (Fitter) Royal Naval Air Service HMS President II
Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Royal Naval Air Service Polegate
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Born 1877
Died 1930
British Army Major General Royal Artillery attached Royal Flying Corps
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Born 1888
Died 1930
Australian Imperial Force
Australian Imperial Force Squadron Leader Royal Australian Air Force
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Born 1878
Died 1930
Royal Navy 270034 Chief Petty Officer
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Born 1894
Died 1930
Royal Navy Lieutenant
Royal Navy Lieutenant-Commander Royal Airship Works Airship R101
More about Noel Grabowsky Atherstone