The Manchester went down. How common were these losses in training exercises? I work for the local council and would seek to put some sort of memorial up should it be located on the part of the heath that we manage. i remember during the war, a welington , orlancaster , crashing into houses on wold rd hull, the pilot was a corpaeral, aparantly he didnt pass ro be a pilot, and this night , he took the lane up , on his own, my father was a fire man , off duty, but he was the first to turn off the gas in the houses , and get the pilot out unfortunatly he was dead, , when the fire engine arrived, the cheef balled my father out for not waiting, i remember it all so well, i am now 88, i lived at 360 wld rd nearly oposit, the plane was from leckonfield. Showing images tagged with WW2 Aircraft Crash Site tag. I threw some away at first, but now Im bagging it all just in case. Obviously, I dont check my email daily, but Ill try to be better now. P-47 Thunderbolt 41-6538. Sgt John P. Medica, tail gunner, survived. It does sound a little unreasonable given, as you say, the land owner is at liberty to dig on his own land but not apparently disturb what may be there or may not be there. Her 98th birthday is today June 6, and her funeral is tomorrow. The work of the 'wreckologists' who dig up crashed World War II aircraft. Apparently it crashed just North of the Main Railway line to the east of Westbury Station Not far off the Ham road. Numerous aircraft parts have been recovered by metal detection and some witnesses have come forward. Cycle Route Wings of Freedom: Crash Site Spitfire LF Mk. Fantastic. When I contacted the American Battle Monuments Commission I was told of some books that had been written about American aircraft losses during the war. It appears to be quite new as it is not on Google street views. Thanks. I found a detailed reference to 42-3351 though there are not many! That part of the country is not the geographical area I usually cover, but I will take a look at the resources and books I have this evening and will get back to you if I find anything. The pilot flying blind bailed out at low level 3 miles out. In the Luftwaffe crash sites section of this website is the memorial to what is alleged to be the last Luftwaffe aircraft shot down in England during this raid. P-38 Lightning 42-67207. Takeoff Date: Crew Status: Crash Date: His name is listed in the GPC book. Other than that, all I can suggest is the usual approaches which you may have already made or considered; a trawl though the mircrofilm archived local newpapers of the time at the local library is time consuming but can turn up all sorts of stuff. Was Flight Sergeant Denny a relative? I published my husbands time in the RAF ground crew during WW2. This is all the info I have and as you can see Im not as sure on some of it. Staff Sergeant Leo L. Henry Nose Gunner. Chris Thomson Accident-Report.com Do the same as above. The plane went down during a World War II bombing run, after it was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Thank you, John. Hi, I was wondering if you had received any more info regarding Lancaster ED548 PH-X. I would really like to see newspaper or local archival accounts. AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN THIS AREADURING BATTLE OF BRITAIN : 10 JULY - 31 OCTOBER 1940. Does anybody know of any record of a B17 stationed at Parham crashing near Framlington Castle? They had a database that the public could play with (via a simplified screen and keyboard) the last time I went a few years ago, and you could look up every pretty well every known enemy bomb that had dropped and caused damage during the war. Do you know if there was more than one plane that went down there? Any help would be most greatly appreciated. Ian. Good luck to you all in your searches. In short, if you wanted to reply to my email address I can send it all over to you. This is bound to be a typo, as Hoxne is over 60 miles from Glatton, which was the bomb groups base. All crew lost all buried in there local cemeteries other than Boyes, of the RAAF whose buried in Pershore. Im sorry that I do not have more information to go with this story. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Dad lived in Beldam Haw in the 1930s and 40s, firstly in no. When reaching the British coast however, Hubbard no longer was able to keep his a/c in the air any longer and ordened his crew to bail out as quick as possible. The pertinent part of the letter is as follows: Please see below the information that we have on the crash which involved SSgt Logan. She married a Packman from Knockholt. View all planes linked to locations in Scotland The exact date of this crash is unknown. The aircraft crashed at 14:55 hrs at Park Farm, Hoxne, Suffolk. 6 miles round trip on rough trail, 3,000 feet elevation gain. Student . From the research I have conducted thus far the ac although fatally wounded and trying to recover to Marham instead of Bourne the pilot gave the order to the rest of the crew to bail out was going it alone. Above the target area they all of the sudden heard a big bang right underneath their a/c and pilot Hubbard told them to check the instrument etc., but all seemed to be OK. Ten aircrew died, including my uncle. She and Geoffrey went to services at Knockholt Parish Church regularly. Sad to read of your mums recent passing. I believe the plane was a Dakota with a crew of 5 who sadly all perished. You state you have a fair amount of material re your crash would that include a pic of the crash site ? The crews, including your uncle Arthur, were based at RAF Wickenby and had only been there a few days before losing their lives. There are plans to recover the plane and the bodies in 2012. Will have a look and drop you a line if I find anything. Can you help? We like to do research in depth. Do you have any details of this crash?. Thanks for your replyI obtained all my pics and info from web site B24.net a very good site. I am looking for any info on my Uncle, Pilot Officer Arthur Glyndwr Thomas, who died in a plane crash (Lancaster?) The pilot overcorrected in trying to pull out and the plane broke in half near the bomb bay. This is the pilot who shot down PB209. Pilot was flying on instruments in clouds when the aircraft hit violent prop wash, throwing the aircraft into a dive. It was a Canadian pilot But if I find anything I will let you know. I did a brief enquiry into the Ancestry Website and I see that Lt Reeds body was repatriated to the USA in 1948 and is buried at Benton Harbor Michigan but you may well know that. The plane was returning from a raid on the Karlsruhe railway marshalling yards. Hi Gary I live very near to you and I have done some similar research but in relation to bomber command, maybe this info will help. Do take a look at the comments section, there is quite a lot of info people have added about air crashes in the area (link below). Sgt Donald L. Moore, right waist gunner, killed Hi there. Thank you for letting us know. Apparently two Lancasters, ME323 and PB476 of 12 Squadron were on training flights when shot down by Luftwaffe Junkers 88s. As the plane reached about 900 feet, it slammed into the side of Cape Lookout, traveling about 200 miles per hour. Sorry to hear your uncles did not survive, I was looking to see if you had any details relating to a crash on Wrotham Hill, Kent 21st December 1944? Ive gone through what lists I have (which are far from being complete), looked through Eyes of the Night by Bamford & Collier (the book provides a lot of detail about RAF Cranage) and have looked up the air crashes listed on my page about RAF Cranage. Maybe they were Canadian! Would the area newspapers have an account of it? If you find out any more you can add it here and then there will at least be a source of info for anyone else looking for it. While he was traning another pilot. Wondered if anyone has any info on a crash that occurred on 27/08/1944 one mile n/w of Stowmarket in which my wifes father was killed. Even though there is a wealth of information online, its always good, like you have mentioned, to note that there are mistakes to wade through as well. It was well maintained being part of the city square. Sorry I didnt mention this before. Without sounding sarcastic a name and possible sqn would be helpful. The skipper of the boat we used to dive with found it when he was fishing and caught his nets in it. Sarah! Thank you for your email earlier in the year. He was a SSGT in the 748 USAAF Bomb Squadron. All 8 occupants killed. On Facebook.com/ukthanksgivingfield has some additions. heres the link. The village of Black Bourton was the scene, 76 years ago when tragically, returning from missions, Albemarle V1782 overshot the runway at RAF Brize Norton, crashing and burning out in a field on Mill Farm, with the loss of life of all five crew. Bomber crash in the village of Wellington Heath in Herefordshire in 1942-43. Thanks Ian. Judging by the empty hop garden and the warm clothing this is either very early in 1940 or much later in the year Best regards 115. When they attempted to land, they realised that the apparent airstrip was a sandbank and crashed. Regarding photos of crash sites there ought to be a central source but I understand that the official pictures of the Shazam crash have been lost and this may have happened to many others. Hoping to help Dutch son of Ceess best friend from those days. Hi Mick this would be William Hughes from Ticknall? The website has a good list of links to other websites. In some small way its comforting to see the area where he must have flown many times. on April 3 1945. 5 lives lost + 1 seriously injured. Very nostalgic for me as I visited the farm where the crew sheltered the first night night and Ulich and Helga Jensen gave them food at great risk to themselves. Also, I spoke with John Vardys daughter this afternoon, so it looks like 3 families are now joined up. We have reached out to the engineers family son who has stories to tell of that fated flight which his father relayed to him. From Bomber county aviation resource are these details; Sorry, I dont have any books which cover that part of the world,Paul, but someone viewing this page might. michael_haspey@live.com, My late father Vincent Place was rear gunner lancs I have been told his aircraft crashed on a training flight in Snowdonia only him and the pilot survived 1943/44 I would be great full if you have any info on this as I cant find any info on his war records any where thank you, Hi Mark, have you any more details at all? The farmer told me he believed a Spitfire had crashed on the site. Lancaster 2 LL683 of 514 Sqn crashed out of fuel just west of Sawbridgeworth airfield on 31/3/44. See the main aircraft crashes pagefor the stories behind these incidents. It was with the 457th Bomb Group and was on a bombing raid to Merseberg near Leipzig in Germany on 21 April 1944, probably to attack the oil refinery there. Where is the Bleaklow Bomber plane crash site? Will have a look at what I have and let you know if I find anything James. Or maybe as a general enquiry, ask someone here at the Coroners Society. 8, 1944 at Bracon Ash. Hundreds of bombs fell on Kent during the Doodlebug Summer. Its website states that it has established cooperation between the Aircraft Recovery Group 1940-1945 (ARG) and the foundation CRASH '40-'45. Anyone have any details? In all, 8,025 V1s were launched against the UK and, of those, 4,261 were intercepted and shot down. This is the first time I have visited this site. Registration No L6290. shop at Park Corner which now sells logs and venison). hello looking for information on allied aircraft which crashed in village of Hallot in France at the end of July 1944 my farther died and two others were wounded trying to rescue the crew, they ran into a mine field, Be nice to know if the crew survived and what aircraft it was. I just replied to Mike above, and I would gladly pose those same questions to you. I remember one of the older girls next door (the coal mans daughter) holding my hand and taking me over there to see the crash site. would like to see aplaque in remembrence .anybody any info? it was near Gainsborough? Museum may be able to help http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/, pictures of that crash here Archivist . Have you contacted the Neatishead Museum in Norfolk? FS Kraemer mid upper gunner unfortunately L lost his life but his body was recovered from the wreckage and buried 3 days later in Cambridge. Unfortunately I didnt find any thing new about Shazam at the Forum, but still hopeful that I will get photos of the crew which I need Spitfire K4164, flown by Polish Pilot Officer Roman Suwalski, crashed in Bees Nursery, Chester on 26th Jan 1942 due to mid-air collision, thought to be in bad visibility. I hope to visit the American Air Force part of Norwich library at the Forum this month in the hope that I may get further info on the crew of Shazam I have six crew photos and am still hopeful of obtaining the other four including the pilot 1st Lt Dale E Williams. Would you like a free copy. Memorial Crash 03-11-1944 Oosterhout. USAAF B-17 42-31322 'Mi Amigo', Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Is there anyone out there who may have more information about this particular incident? On the 28/29th April 1943 was a hugh 207 aircraft force on a gardening radish mine laying SAMANTHA HEALY. The day before WW2 started, Saturday Sept 2nd, 1939, I was evacuated to Milton Street, Maidstone in Kent. Thanks so much for writing. walking; dogs; wheelchair users; climbing . Thank you Andy, Hi Andy, sorry for late reply, have just returned from holiday. Four of the crew were able to bail out and survived. Richard. Hi Jonathan, Hi could you give me any info on this crash site iam a relative of Flight Sergeant Valencia. Can anyone help me? Lt Joseph J. Peacock, navigator, killed Ian, Hi (Photo . He was killed testing this aircraft on 18 April 1944 having taken off from an airfield near Salisbury heading for a dive bombing range. Richard. Hi Anthony, I will take a look and let you know if I find anything. F/S B.V.Mowan Details. I have investigated the crash files but I am unable to find any information concerning this particular crash. Crew bailed out safely. My Father William George Baker. Can anyone help? Hi. It is titled I Join The Fray. Going back to the air crash, dad used to talk about growing up in the war years, I think our children would be taken away from us if we allowed them to do some of the things he and his friends got up to!! All military aircraft crash sites in the United Kingdom, its territorial waters, or British aircraft in international waters, are controlled by the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. . FIVE years after calls for two World War II plane crash sites to be declared war graves, the downed planes, and their deceased crew, remain unprotected and open to relic hunters. Thanks to former Stanhoe resident Arthur Walker for most of the information on these crash sites. It was being used as a hen house. Hi again Roger Hiim looking for the exact location crash site of Stirling Lk116. Crashing somewhere near Wittering, Following-up my former request about the Wittering crash, I am of course (when requested) tell more about my late and for many years good and well respected friend Thomas C. Stanley MBE of Liverpool, ex-crew member of Manchester L7518. Cheshire. Nature-based crafts enthuse Stanhoe WI members. Hi Barry, many thanks for making contact. Also B24 at cow roast nr Tring Herts 1944. A small plane that took off from Auburn crashed Saturday into a storage facility in Kent . The crew parachuted to safety over Penrith and the pilotless bomber crashed into Brownrigg fell near Plumpton, a village a few miles north of Penrith. I am doing research on the incident and I have a fair amount of material lncluding the names of the crew but any other info would help with my project. Hi Steve, I have looked in the books I own but can find no reference to it. It was called Operation Gisela, lots of aircraft were shot down that night, with some of the last Luftwaffe Junkers 88s crossing the North Sea to wait for RAF bombers returning to base from their attacks on German targets. Couldnt see this one listed, which RAF Brize Norton has just had on their FB page 27th Aug 20: https://bit.ly/3jnkhfQ. On the 16th June 1955 whilst flying in a four aircraft formation XD712 broke up in mid air killing the pilot Flying Officer Lawrence Michael Percival Harryman. thanks in advance P. Jackson. Any information you may have I would be pleased to receive. The notes with each map have been prepared by Alan and Clive The six maps are dated as follows. aausten@thekmgroup.co.uk. Richard. The recollections of some of the farm workers who worked on the farm at the time of the crash were that the plane crashed on a Saturday lunchtime just as they were finishing work, 29/04/1944 was a Saturday. Mosquito LR412, propeller hub. I saw the crash which was caused by the Waco on tow getting out of position and pulling the tail of the tug to starboard. Hi Joe, remember avro anson crashing from walney airfield in field next to where i live avon street killing all crew .i believe two brothers were with them .1942 ? I take it you know of this page? Can anyone tell me which was the airfield in question (Boscombe Down, Ibsley?) I lived there from 1955 70 and small pieces of aircraft were constantly being unearthed when the field just opposite the farm entrance was ploughed. I was an evacuee staying on a farm close to Silian. It was sad to hear of his death. de Havilland Tiger Moth T6464, Saddleworth. Ill have a look Gary, see if I can find anything. A V2 rocket landed in Parmiter Street, Bethnal Greenon 7th February 1945..I was 6 at the time and at Mowlem Street School..I remember the windows being blasted in and my house being bombed..My niece was killed in this raid and my Dad who was Mayor of Bethnal Green at this time was brought home from work . Im eager to hear from you again. On Friday, August 20, 1948, seven military aircraft left Mitchell Field on Long Island, N. Y., bound for the Worcester Airport in Worcester, Massachusetts to take part in an airshow over the weekend. On September 2, 1945, the last day of the war, a USMC Grumman F6F-5 crashed in Death Valley. His aircraft took off from Glatton at 14:19 hrs on an operational mission. I havent much info, but do you have a copy of Michael J Hursts book on Lake District air crashes? Im Terry Rafter from Australia. Hi Richard, Thanks for your efforts much appreciated, I was a police officer in the Cambridge area which covered Madingly [ retired 1995 ] and I spent many duties on Madingly Day, and used to call in at various times,very impressive place. I visited the Forum in Norwich on Saturday and made some enquiries about the crash at Walcot but without any success. Granpa Towler sometimes officiated at Evensong at the Otford Lane Mission., after 1954. Kind Regards Sgt. The Dunbeath air crash involved the loss of a Short S.25 Sunderland Mk. Experiments were carried out including an unsuccessful attempt to launch a fighter aircraft from a non-rigid balloon. Hi Geoff, have you seen this? Derek Scaless decorations raise money for charity. Flt Sgt Denny was the only son in the family with 3 sisters still surviving out of 4. Kind regards, Terry. geograph for square SP5345. Hope you can help. The onus is now on me to prove that all remains were recovered. Crashed Great Dunmow En route to RAF Witchford. Yorkshire Air Museum picked up the rear fuselage from here. Unfortunately Michael Hursts book, whilst being detailed, many of the locations are wrong, he deliberatly did this. The two planes, a Hawker Hurricane Mk.I V6565 and V7742 hit the ground on 12th August 1941 and . WW2 Allied Aircraft Crashes in The Netherlands, North Sea & English Channel. For those looking for downed aircraft information may I suggest looking at the below resources. Of the latter, nearly 200 crash sites were relocated and identified. Learn how to create your own. The remainder were killed.. Hi can anyone give me information on Russell Charles Denny ? Ive been asked to find the site where Lancaster ED835 crashed in May 1943 when returning, badly damaged, from a combat mission. I would most especially love to know the names of the three survivors, though they may be gone now. The crash site being about 7 miles out to sea from Prestatyn. Princess Risborough. The details you have provided dont match anything in The Mighty eighth War Diary book. I have very few books detailing losses in that area, particularly US losses, but I knew of a few places to look online! 1. WWII crash sites to be surveyed. I have to go back at what I just now do remember (without checking) and what Tom wrote and told me in his original letters to me! Once the process is complete, a link to the document entitled 'Printout' will be displayed. One was called Losses of the US 8th and 9th Airforces Volume 5 April 1944 to June 1944 written by Stan D Bishop.It may be worth checking to see if the crash of Alfred 11 is recorded. The B-17 is owned . WW2 fighter pilots used their airborne skills to tip V1 Flying Bombs out of the sky to bring them down. Had the glider still been attached the sudden dive/spin of the tug would have broken the Waco in half. F/Lt. I feel inspired now to visit the crash site and add it to these pages. ww2 plane crash sites map kent. P-47D Thunderbolt 42-22758 crash site on Pendle Hill. I thought perhaps this crash occurred in an area that is far more populated now, and therefore, it may have been moved? I have certainly found a lot of aluminium pieces scattered all over the field. While there are several ways to get to the crash site, the easiest is via the Snake Pass walk. F/S W.F.Insley That is fantastic info!! The Snake Pass can be found in the Peak District, along the A57 main road that runs from Ladybower Reservoir to Glossop. Mostly concerned with the site of the pilot who died, Lt. Earl H. Bond, Did you find out about crash site?never heard of this onepaul. Ian. It says in one link that it was a daytime flight, but the time-stamp elsewhere is 23:48, which suggests night to me. Thanks. I would be very grateful if you have the time to look up the crash at Walcott when you go to the Forum,I do have pics of the B24 [Alfred 11] of Reed and all his crew, 8 ejected over Beccles and the co pilot over Ingham. Great that you are helping John Hargreaves daughter with finding info on 44 squadron and Lamsdorf. Dr Wigram was our GP. His name is flight sergent robert sidney brothwell raf 1238487. Aircraft came down at Purley Way, Wallington. https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/AARmonthly/May1945O.htm Hi Roger The wreckage was not discovered until June 13, 1957 (Macha and Jordan 2002). Map of wartime aircraft crash sites. I have googled for any crashes logged in the area but I cant find anything. Please does anyone have information concerning the aircraft crash in wetheringsett approx 1944. For the Achterhoek region, the AVOG's Crash Museum at Lievelde, The Netherlands, might be a source of information. Click the Satellite button for an aerial view. Crash Sites Bell P-39 Airacobra. P/O A.G.Thomas KIA, F/S T.McCaffray KIA, F/S E.L.Horstmann RAAF KIA, F/S W.N.Pridmore RAAF KIA, F/S G.E.Davis RAAF KIA, F/S A.Cryer RAAF KIA, F/S A.H.Weston RAAF KIA.. "It gives you a buzz of excitement, because we . Any news appreciated. Not sure I can provide an answer, maybe someone else on here might be able to? The man is holding up part of the tail section. would there not have been an official (though not public) inquiry after the event? Interesting to read that Sandy. . Because of the rough terrain and low visibility, it took rescuers a long time to reach the crash site. Do you have any info on B17 crash at Bovingdon herts 1942-3 on a weather check flight, Visited site years ago and found some parts. Flight Sergeant J M Wilde, Sergeant B R Stevenson (RCAF), Sergeant A W Beynon: killed; Flying Officer L C Boore, Pilot Officer W H Pinfold, Sergeant S Davies, Sergeant Holden: injured; aircraft accident at Banham Farm, Blewbury, Berkshire, Wellington L4323, 15 Operational Training Unit, 8 September 1941. ref:https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16997728, Thank you for the information Lance. Lt Owen B. Coffman, pilot, killed. By: Keith - 4th September 2008 at 06:00 I'm going on holliday soon in Allhallows-on-Sea and would like to visit a few crash sites in or around Kent, where i could have a look around and maybe even a bit of metal detecting without trespassing or bothering anyone. Crash Sites Consolidated PBY Catalina. If you google Robert Double RAF 175954 you will see the info. His godson still lives in Curry Wood Gerald Brooks another well known and long-established Halstead family. Originally from N.Ireland, age 20 years. I had an email yesterday from a contact in the states who will send me a picture of one of Shazams crew members so reducing the ones where I havent got a photo to three. Heavy parts of the plane were said to be deeply embedded in the ground and were not recovered. Will also have a think about where else you might be able to find the information you need. I remember the exceedingly brave firemen breaking into the blazing fuselarge armed with axes in an attempt to save there colleagues. 36 then no. They are collating memories from us older residents (or in my case ex-resident) so that these may be recorded for posterity and provide a reminder to future generation of what life was like in the village. Involved 3 P-47s from the 352nd FG colliding in the overcast. A researcher, @clapos (his internet forum and twitter alias, as he has asked www.ww2wrecks.com not to reveal his real name), has done a thorough research and located on Google Earth the exact locations of dozens of WW2 aircraft wrecks all over the Globe, both Allied, as well as Axis ones. IX, NH356. Thanks for adding that Joe. Im trying to locate the site of a B17 crash in West Norfolk. I have been to the Aviation Archaeology web site mentioned and will probably order the crash report. On this crash is unknown P. Medica, tail gunner, killed Ian, hi ( Photo all... Crash? 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