RAF Avro Lancaster Crashes in Luqa, Malta After Engine Failure, December 30, 1952
An RAF Avro Lancaster bomber crashes in Luqa, Malta after an engine failure, killing three crew members and a civilian on the ground.
Date: December 30, 1952
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