If ever I get down that part of the country I shall try to pin down the exact spot and add a photo of it. Thanks Ian. 4. He was a SSGT in the 748 USAAF Bomb Squadron. I have looked up the Walcott crash and I should be more than pleased to see if I can find more info. I havent much info, but do you have a copy of Michael J Hursts book on Lake District air crashes? Best wishes, Does anyone have any information regarding the collision of two Lancasters, just outside Waltham airfield, on Black Thursday? Map of wartime aircraft crash sites. Little bit of confusion though it seems 81 OTU disbanded Jan 1944. WWII crash sites to be surveyed. We only wish to map the site and dig a series of 1mx1mx1m test pits. Museum may be able to help http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/, pictures of that crash here Looking for information for a crashed plane in the area of stocking farm mowacre hill Beaumont leys, in Leicester, what I have to go on is that it was a Wellington with American crew around about April 1942 theres always been rumours of a crash but no evidence Ive seen, hoping to share the details with a local site to put rumours to rest, any help be appreciated thanks. My father grew up in Hoxne, Suffolk and I still live in the area. Three photos of the memorial for the Albemarle V1782 which overshot the runway at RAF Brize Norton, courtesy of David Harrison. I went home to UK after 35 years in Australia and noted a grave site at St Pauls Church Hooton. that particulair night. 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 am looking for info of 2 b17,s colliding over Braintree Essex around 1945 as i live not far from were the tail section fell the other B17 got back ok .I am looking for any info of details were the tail fell. Halifax DT581, Hoar Side Moor, Todmorden. I have since found out that Uncle Bills accident was on 8t h Oct 1941 he was in 15 OTU. Perhaps appeal to the MoD or a manager, set out what you provide above and ask how you can possibly move forward if there is no indication of what or how you are expected to provide? Will have a look at what I have and let you know if I find anything James. I understand the crew all survived although my Father had a broken They recently published an article about a Lancaster that crashed at Scraptoft. I have walked past it a few years ago so its also close to a public right of way. The remainder were killed.. Lt Stewart Barnes, co-pilot, killed Kind regards Thanks. The Manchester went down. I take it you know of this page? Mary Packman,s daughter was my Grandma,Janet Towler who studied at Homerton College,Cambridge, and died in 1966 in a house in Stonehouse Road, Halstead. This is the pilot who shot down PB209. MineralResourceMap.com. The crash site being about 7 miles out to sea from Prestatyn. Superfortress 44-61999 Over-Exposed! air crash site on Bleaklow, Aviation Archeological Research and Investigation, https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/AARmonthly/May1945O.htm, http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/12924, http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/390th-bomb-group/interesting-information-and-facts/, https://aircrewremembrancesociety3.com/Aircraft-Losses/USAAF-Losses/U.S.A.A.F.Losses-1943/page-49/, All photos and text are aircrashsites.co.uk unless otherwise stated. And but seconds after the whole crew jumped exploded in mid-air. The ac came down wing tip first tumbling and all engines were recovered from the surface. Reg Ds827 Feb/5/1944 Its website states that it has established cooperation between the Aircraft Recovery Group 1940-1945 (ARG) and the foundation CRASH '40-'45. They were later identified as Flying Officer Thomas and his crew who were overdue from a cross country navigation exercise.. Service personnel from Marham are ready to take part in a controlled mini excavation as part of their development. Would you happen to know the name of the landholder where you found the pieces of the plane? I am looking into a crash that occurred during WW2 that happened near Kirkham village. Any info gratefully accepted. But there is more out there about this if you want to look for it. I am told it was a Armstrong whitly but can find no colabaration. My Nans house Was on Halifax drive And she always talked about how close it got and she could see the pilot who managed to lift it over the houses to crash in the fields behind. Hi Sandy, WW2 Allied Aircraft Crashes in The Netherlands, North Sea & English Channel. shop at Park Corner which now sells logs and venison). Thank you William Baker. in service at Halstead Place in the early nineteenth century. The crash site was close to Lampeter, Mid Wales. Best regards Richard. Shows Very happy to share it with you if you wanted it? 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. His godson still lives in Curry Wood Gerald Brooks another well known and long-established Halstead family. The database has information on over 300,000 sites around the world. Richard Storr. Hi Richard, Made contact with Stan Bishop, the only info he has is what I have If ever this way look us up. He did a lot of coppicing in that area and had woodland in Halstead. Cannot find any records relating to the crash. I believe my great uncle John Ernest Hindmarch was on this flight and I have been trying to find out a little more background info to pass on to the Washington History Society with his RAF Photograph. 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. See details: See map: N31HM. A Blackburn Botha Mk1 crashed 1.5 miles North of Hooton Park Cheshire. (Pre-Crash): This map was created by a user. Debi Hartley, 51, was on a casual walk with her partner Graham Holden, 54, and their dog Bonnie when they made the "one in a million" discovery. Click and drag to move the map around. Hi, I was wondering if you had received any more info regarding Lancaster ED548 PH-X. Thanks for your visit and comment Mike. I am originally from Stowmarket Suffolk, now living in Australia but before we left there was a story that my great grandmother used to tell me about a RAF fighter that was shot down in a dog fight over their house, From what I remember the aircraft blow up with some of the pieces of the aircraft and some other not to mention fell in the backyard, Does anyone know about a P38 that crashed in Water Lane, Cobham, Surrey on 16th March 1944? It is supposed to be on a farm in the area of Hotham and North Cave in Yorkshire. Also B24 at cow roast nr Tring Herts 1944. People who have read it found it quite amusing. Obviously, I dont check my email daily, but Ill try to be better now. The plane was returning from a raid on the Karlsruhe railway marshalling yards. I was in the ATC at Hooton Park which was our private playground as kids. This was to get new aircraft away from the factory before they were delivered to their squadrons. 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. How do I obtain crash site reports from the date August 1943 which may or may not show the extent of what or was not recovered. This has taken nearly 18 months and was a challenge to say the least compared to the other German crash in the Parish. Ian, Ian I have contacted the LA and have a copy of FE Kraemers death certificate as a starting point but further investigation concluded that there was not a coroners report. Thank you Thank you for your email earlier in the year. Halifax Bomber MKII crashed in isle of Harris on 9th April 1945 i can find no record of this on any site .please advise. However, in other cases, a local historian may hear of a crash, "that happened sometime during World War II ", and is trying to learn . It is titled I Join The Fray. Have you contacted the Neatishead Museum in Norfolk? Best of luck with your researches, hope to hear more. 3 February 2010. We have reached out to the engineers family son who has stories to tell of that fated flight which his father relayed to him. Aviation experts in Spitfire hunt. If you google Robert Double RAF 175954 you will see the info. Kind regards Does anyone know about this crash??? 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. The wreath marks the location where a Wellington bomber aircraft crashed. 2nd Lt Edward T. Dunne Co-Pilot Somewhere we have documentary evidence. Required fields are marked *. Im trying to put together a memorial frame for him. Barry. Bill. My ancestor Sarah Atkins is no known relative of the Burnaby Atkinses who have a large memorial tombslab in the churchyard. Regards Mike Farley. I visited Halstead on Thursday by bus. 31st may 1945 B-17G 43-38919 561BS 388BG station 136 8AF KCR(killed in crash) Pilot Metz, Walter B ENGland Barningham/ 1mi SE, can order crash report from site that will probably list crew and likely other casulties. I live approximately a mile from where the Lancaster your uncle was flying crashed. It was pointing north. My Uncle Jack Anderson, who was a TEC 5 appears to have died in that same crash. Ive not been able to find much else out about the incident andvthe family has no pictures of Sgt H M Holmes. Use our interactive map to find out where. It was a Fairey Battle plane from Cottesmore, Rutland, night flying over Norfolk. But anyway it is on the corner of Back Street and St Peters Close in the village. Lancaster 2 LL683 of 514 Sqn crashed out of fuel just west of Sawbridgeworth airfield on 31/3/44. now, My Uncle William Pinfold was involved in an aircrash after taking off from RAF Harwell where he lost a leg. It was N. of the Halstead- Badgers Mount roundabout road and east of Station Road. He and 2 others ran to rescue the crew but sadly they ran into an enemy mine field, he was killed and the others were wounded, I would like to know if possible? Advanced Landing Grounds on Romney Marsh and shooting the flying bombs down over the sea. Ian. The result was that the Albemarles port wing stalled and she dived vertically into the ground. I recently gained permission to search some farm land between Whetstone & Littlethorpe. on 27.8.1944 at 04.05 in Albemarle V1782, F/S A.H.Busbridge (Pilot) Reg # Accident date Aircraft type . 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. Crash Sites Messerschmitt Bf 110. since dad was assigned to different crews when their gunner was unable to fly cant really find imformation. P-47D Thunderbolt 42-22758 crash site on Pendle Hill. 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. I would appreciate any information you have on John, 44 squadron or Lamsdorf. Myself and a colleague have been metal detecting at Park Farm Hoxne for 15 years, in the early days we unearthed numerous fragments from the crashed aircraft, also included were many complete,bent and broken rounds of admonition. Ian. 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. regional map; local map around dove stone reservoir; landowners' map; map showing position of the dove stone - 1840; map footpaths at dove stone before and after 1990; map of aircraft crash sites; map of climbing areas; map of permitted cycling routes; recreation & access. And but seconds after the whole crew jumped exploded in mid-air. It looks as though we have come to the end of the road regarding our research although I will continue to check the internet from time to time just in case any further info. They were all temporarily buried at the temporary cemetery in Cambridge, and 3 from this crew remain here in the permanent cemetery, 4 including SSgt Logan were repatriated back to the United States. Thank you. Thanks for your replyI obtained all my pics and info from web site B24.net a very good site. Hiim looking for the exact location crash site of Stirling Lk116. I was wondering by any chance does anyone know of any photographs (old or new) of the crash site/remains? The Adobe does sound like a discription from what has been handed down but I have an open mind http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=Z9471. SAMANTHA HEALY. Mosquito LR412, propeller hub. You state you have a fair amount of material re your crash would that include a pic of the crash site ? Thank you . It seems that my intuition led me to write the correct person after all. 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. Sad to read of your mums recent passing. As far as I know (although Im no expert by any means) the nearest fighter operational bases near us were Kings Cliffe, Wittering and Ingham..Saying that it is possible some bomber bases had fighter squadrons as well. Just read American Hero the biography of Tommy Hitchcock who was instrumental in the development of the P51B Mustang equipped with the Rolls Royce Merlin engine. My stepmother lived in Stud Farm opposite St Margarets and, apart from a couple of long standing families in Church Road, dont remember much beyond that. 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. Is there anyone out there who can either supply info or point me in the right direction . Involved 3 P-47s from the 352nd FG colliding in the overcast. Ive now taken pictures of my own, how do I upload to the site? geograph for square SP5345. Would any one have any info on a B-17 that came down and crashed landed near curry wood Halstead kent. Maybe someone on here can help? The other plane they crashed into also plunged into the lake; however . Note that source, the 457th Bomb Group Association, mentions there being 4 survivors not 3. Hi Jonathan, Thanks so much for your email. Following the Snake Pass, the hike up to the plane wreckage is around 2 miles (3.2km). When you have time, look at http://www.thanksgivingfield.org and open up the Uplifting Guide and Mission 115Z PDFs. The land owner who owns the field where it crashed had one of the propeller blades go up his potato harvester, still intact and with paint still on it. Thank you. Stay in touch. Kind regards, Terry. What great work being done here. google location map; maps. 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) But if I find anything I will let you know. Each time we retrieved these items they were handed to the landowner who was aware of the crash site. 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. Map Links Acknowledgements Sussex. it was near Gainsborough? Ammunition was flying everywhere. Did you obtain these from any particular source? I was told that the aircraft were Barracudas. Is there anyone out there who may have more information about this particular incident? Derek Scaless decorations raise money for charity. If you have not been to Madingly a visit is highly recommended During an investigation into the crash, officials determined the aircraft had left Colorado Springs between 9:30 and 10 a.m. that morning. My father was the pilot (William V. Rickards not V.H.Richards) he and his crew survived the war apart from Sgt William Gregor who died in POW camp. Crash Sites Curtiss C-46 Commando. Click on a location name to go to the location page, or click on the coordinates to go to the map. Sorry, I dont have any books which cover that part of the world,Paul, but someone viewing this page might. My family history research had hit a brickwall but within the last few days (April 2016), a stroke of luck and a report in national newspapers of 24.03.1939 identified a RAF plane crash just before WW2 on 23.03.1939.
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