The Winterbourne Plane Crash

The Plane Crash Near Bristol inquest on Capt. F. L. Barnard, the famous pilot, who met his death between Filton and Winterbourne in the machine which he was going to fly in the King's Cup Race. Evidence showed that the engine was misfiring, and it became evident that the pilot was going to make a forced landing. The "plane appeared to be under perfect control until came near the ground in a field."Find out what happened that fateful day when an aviation hero and celebrity met his end.THIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT ME…Email: [email protected]: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUKThe BIG Bristol to London StrollIf you wish to donate and sponsor our endevours to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Bristol charity, then go to our dedicated Justgiving page. Thanks in advance for your support. SOURCESairwar19141918Western Daily Press - Friday 29 July 1927Western Daily Press - Saturday 30 July 1927The Scotsman - Thursday 04 August 1927Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk © THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021