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.
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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
