Hi Roger school Now. Best wishes Hello everybody, I was on my way to abersoch yesterday and out of the car window I saw something that looked like a p51d or a spitfire mk9 that had crashed in a small building (like a kind of brick shed. USAAF B-17 42-31322 'Mi Amigo', Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. I also knew from my mother, Hetty Allen (sadly died May 19 2019) that he was also shot down over Malta and that he was a member of the Guinea Pig Club. Crew were, Hailey, Sindrey, Barton and Surtees all RAFVR 218 (Gold Coast) Sdn. Hiim looking for the exact location crash site of Stirling Lk116. Showing images tagged with WW2 Aircraft Crash Site tag. I have some further information that you may, or indeed may not already have. I know that Uncle Arthur is buried in Holy Cross Churchyard in Taibach Port Talbot, his birthplace, with his mother and father. what aircraft it was and if the crew survived. I have to inform you that my Husband, Richard Storr died in April 2020 and therefore can no longer give you any more information for your research. Any other information would be greatly appreciated. At the last minute Marham hearing an intruder was in the area turned off the landing lights. On the 28/29th April 1943 was a hugh 207 aircraft force on a gardening radish mine laying The Lockheed P-38 Lightening fighter aircraft nicknamed the Maid of Harlech and its pilot crash-landed into the sea off the North Wales coast in September 1942 (Image: PA) Princess Risborough. Lancaster NE132 near Harlech. But there seems to be some doubt about this Wittering crash. SAMANTHA HEALY. This was in snowdonia, wales. Thanks to former Stanhoe resident Arthur Walker for most of the information on these crash sites. 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. It was well maintained being part of the city square. This accident is documented, but I have not seen it listed in any air crash sites or even in any number of incident lists. Cheers, Still searching in hope of finding more accurate location and any possible pictures of crew or plane Wellington DV936, 15 OTU. She lived in Knockholt. Im sorry that I do not have more information to go with this story. over the years think of them when i walk that way . crew of 297 Squadron This turned out to be a mistake, because Maidstone found itself in the middle of what the RAF referred to as 'Hellfire Alley': the route followed by the German bombers flying to London. Runway is approx 1km south east of that point. Ten aircrew died, including my uncle. Is there any chance that you could send me any info you may have on this crash please? Yes, thanks David. My friendss dad was the headmaster Norman Sampson. The crash reports are on Forms 1180 but I doubt they would record the information you require? My dad has been talking about the crash that occurred at Curry Wood as he lived in Halstead and remembers it occurring. Hover over a marker for more information. The info I have is that Uncle Roy died April 21, 1944. The five Australians were buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery and the other two were taken to their home towns. Very happy to share what Ive got with you. Id have loved that as a kid. 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 . We only wish to map the site and dig a series of 1mx1mx1m test pits. To Sarah Rushen My ancestor Sarah Atkins is no known relative of the Burnaby Atkinses who have a large memorial tombslab in the churchyard. MineralResourceMap.com. The crash site being about 7 miles out to sea from Prestatyn. Chris Thomson The only Anson crash off the North Wales coast was, I recall from a picture in a book somewhere (possibly Llanbedr area) I saw many years ago, one that had force-landed just off the beach and was salvaged after it was dragged onto the beach, so it wouldnt be one out in the water. I have visited the site, although theres nothing to indicate there has been a crash with nothing on the surface. Great that you are helping John Hargreaves daughter with finding info on 44 squadron and Lamsdorf. Student . My Father William George Baker. I remember Mr Rushen, who coppiced the wood by Randles Lane. I have found a report in Jim Jones Personal history of RAF Harwell which I think my be this accidentmarch 11th Wellington X3874 observed by schoolboys to roll over on its back 600feet over Didcot and spiral down, it crashed and burnt outin Fleet meadow.Its said the pilot was practising single engine flying when he got into trouble the accident was thought to be 1942 but not sure. It had got badly shot up and was out of fuel and the pilot tried to land it in the dark. I forgot precisely where it was but if you know what I mean please let me know. Also, I spoke with John Vardys daughter this afternoon, so it looks like 3 families are now joined up. 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. Jan. 7, 2023 at 3:05 pm Updated Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:00 pm. Would the area newspapers have an account of it? The Albemarle/Waco combi took off from Keevil. The details you have provided dont match anything in The Mighty eighth War Diary book. Also B24 at cow roast nr Tring Herts 1944. Posted on 16 December 2021 - 7:39 pm by . In Kent, over 600 terrestrial . People who have read it found it quite amusing. Archiving the history of Walcott-on-Sea, North Norfolk, at present researching plane crashes during WW2 I have researched the following B24 Liberator 29/4/44 [one killed the pilot] a Mosquito Bomber 13/9/44 [ all crew survived] and Whitley Bomber4/7/41 [all crew survived] I am sure there are more if any one can assist would be grateful. Use the slider or your mouse scroll wheelto zoom in and out. A Blackburn Botha Mk1 crashed 1.5 miles North of Hooton Park Cheshire. Hi i would like to know a little more.about the 2 B17 that collided over Braintree Essex UK 1945 10 march, Looking for information and photos of the crash(es) that took place Mar. Troops guard the wreck of Heinkel He 111P (W.Nr 1582: G1+FR) of 7./KG 55, which was shot down during an attack on Great Western Aerodrome (now Heathrow) and crash-landed at High Salvington near Worthing, 16 August 1940. A family member recently received a letter from the Cambridge Cemetery. Hello Richard, If you look on Google satellite maps, you can still make out the runways of what was RAF Blyton. See the main aircraft crashes pagefor the stories behind these incidents. By. I published my husbands time in the RAF ground crew during WW2. Hi John, Im afraid I have nothing more than what is in this thread; http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?73936-P-47-Thunderbolt. A further shed was added to the site and a range of non-rigid airships designed and constructed. -Theo Boiten Nachtjagd War Diaries book. I love being able to locate the pieces of the puzzle and watch the picture form. Bill. https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/AARmonthly/May1945O.htm Hi Ian, thank you for the prompt reply. Link here to Aviation Safety Network has an overview plus links to other websites it references, Hello , An allied aircraft crashed in front of my father, Cpl R.A.Jacksons platoon in the village of Hollot Normandy France on 1st or 2nd August 1944. I have not contacted the museum at Neatshead although I have visited the Hethel air museum where Shazam was based. Hi Hugh, yeah thats lovely. NOT the B24 that crashed on Freckleton school near what is now Bae Warton. The interactive map shows where every bomb landed, from the first to hit the mainland in the . 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. Obviously, I dont check my email daily, but Ill try to be better now. Yorkshire Air Museum picked up the rear fuselage from here. The weather had been clear and calm and the pilot did not report any mechanical failure. However I am afraid she was unable to add to the info I have about about Shazam nor did she have any suggestions as to where any photos may be obtained in regards the crash of Alfred 11. 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. My father told me about how he met my mother. From past experience I think you will have a problem if you dont have a diffinative date.There is a book on Amazon called fighter command losses but without a date you will need to read every entry. Ian, Thanks Ian, I cant find anything about the crash on Google. Jun 11, 2014 at 5:00 am. 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! The farmer told me he believed a Spitfire had crashed on the site. In the summer holidays in 1943 a Lancaster came down at night near Hamstreet. His name is listed in the GPC book. Is there anyone out there who may have more information about this particular incident? Several years ago had a visit from 3 of the surviving crew members who found quite a few bits of their plane on our land that adjoins the crash site. It was being used as a hen house. I am looking for any info on my Uncle, Pilot Officer Arthur Glyndwr Thomas, who died in a plane crash (Lancaster?) I seem to remember that there were about 370 men lost in crashes from RAF Lossie, Does anybody have any details of Halifax DK 192 that crashed at Garrowby Hill on 7th Feb 1944, http://www.aircrewremembered.com/hodson-alfred.html, Hi everyone. I think he crashed in chorley . 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. Cannot find any records relating to the crash. However, Lt Peacock is certainly listed elsewhere as having been killed on 21 April 1944, so it is probable the museum has that detail incorrectly recorded but the detail about your uncle is correct. The pilot was in turn shot down over the channel but was picked up off the German coast. Use the slider or your mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out. Do you have any details of this crash?. One of the most prominent aircraft crash sites can be discovered from Wasdale Head. F/Lt. All crew were killed. Hi. Richard. 2 Killed Including Russell Charles Denny from Western Australia. Thanks. There is a link to the wikipedia page about this raid below. In fact my grandad had a wood yard at the bottom of the hill and dad had another yard behind Lamberhurst House at the top of the hill. Comes to light. Seeking any official details of wreckage site, location, photos. Do you know if there was more than one plane that went down there? Permission was granted by the MOD for the site to be excavated but on reapplying have been turned down stating the possibility of human remain maybe on site. Thanks for your comments Richard I have checked out that web site Honor the Fallen no trace of Lt Reed, so Ive messaged them asking why as he was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.Saw your Shazam site, any particular reason you are researching the Costessy crash? who were killed near this site Thanks Richard will make enqs re the book you mention. I am looking into a crash that occurred during WW2 that happened near Kirkham village. -Fred Trendle Point Blank book PDF Links on his website http://www.fredtrendle.de/, Thank you! va said records were water damaged so thy were no help. Hope you can help. Hi Mick this would be William Hughes from Ticknall? and which test area (Larkhill, Fordingbridge?). Its close to a river and is in a small wood. Any information you may have I would be pleased to receive. AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN THIS AREADURING BATTLE OF BRITAIN : 10 JULY - 31 OCTOBER 1940. Crashed after collision with F/O Boulton's aircraft. Ian, hi steve Just come across your query about Robert Leonard Double. 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. The skipper of the boat we used to dive with found it when he was fishing and caught his nets in it. Mosquito LR412, propeller hub. Crash Sites De Havilland Mosquito. I was an evacuee staying on a farm close to Silian. This was to get new aircraft away from the factory before they were delivered to their squadrons. Pilot was flying on instruments in clouds when the aircraft hit violent prop wash, throwing the aircraft into a dive. I believe(?) 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? Crash sites Airspeed AS.10 Oxford. Im very careful when I dig . If you have any photos, it would be good to add them here. I am going to the American Cemetery at Madingley this coming weekend and I hope they may be able to suggest where they might be obtained. I have looked up the Walcott crash and I should be more than pleased to see if I can find more info. 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. Ottersum - Limburg. Anything would be most appreciated. 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