Monument record 7001/0/1 - WWII crash site, south-east of Five Willows Farm

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Summary

Site of the crash of a Halifax III plane, on 23rd January 1945. Wreckage found on field surface during survey

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Full Description

{1} Site of the crash of a Halifax III plane, on 23rd January 1945.
A carrier bag full of wreckage was recovered from an elongated area. Most consisted of aircraft skin and pipes, and a quantity of Bakelite and Perspex. A second area of wreckage was found at SP93838 76510 where fins from engine cylinders were found, along with part of a .303 Browning, a few cartridges dated 1944 and part of a fire extinguisher.


<1> Armishaw A., 2004, Cranford, Northants, (checked) (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN107024.

<2> Rowen T. (Editor), 2002-11, Aerodrome: Journal of The Friends of Sywell Aerodrome, No.18 p.59 (checked) (Series). SNN105866.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Recording Form (Not SMR): Armishaw A.. 2004. Cranford, Northants. 27th September 2004. (checked).
  • <2> Series: Rowen T. (Editor). 2002-11. Aerodrome: Journal of The Friends of Sywell Aerodrome. Journal of The Friends of Sywell Aerodrome. F.O.S.A.. No.18 p.59 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 9380 7650 (100m by 100m)
Civil Parish WOODFORD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 4 2024 11:14AM

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