Maritime record FEX 474 - Wreck of Iris MK V S1264

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Summary

Wreck of Iris MK V S1264, 1933

Location

Grid reference TM 2788 3318 (point)
Map sheet TM23SE
Civil Parish FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

British Seaplane, 1933
Status: Casualty

[Blackburn Iris Mk.III] Taken on charge 209 squdn. 4.6.30; Iceland Cruise, arr Reykjavik 24.6.30, retd base 4.7.30. Collided with trawler 'Erycina' at moorings and sank, Plymouth Sound, 27.1.32; salvaged; Makers Brough by sea 4.3.32; converted to Mk V; first flight 2.1.33; Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment 2.1.33. sank in night at moorings in gale off Felixstowe, 3.1.33. (1)

Production Number: 870/3
First flight: 4.6.30
First flight (Mk.V): 2.1.33
Squadrons / Units: 209 / Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment
Date of Loss Qualifier: A

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Halley, J.J.. 1987. Royal Airforce Aircraft J1-J9999 and WW1 Survivors.

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Record last edited

May 27 2022 11:22AM

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