Monument record 4079/0/1 - WWII Aircraft Crash Site (BD422)
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Summary
Aircraft BD422 was an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mark V, British heavy bomber. It was one of a batch od 157 such aircraft delivered by Armstrong Whitworth, Baginton, between February and July of 1942. It was possibly part of 19 Operational Training Unit and then 296 squadron. On the 22nd of March 1943, it collided whilst flying in formation, with aircraft LA827, and crashed at Fotheringhay.
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Full Description
{1} Aircraft BD422, with 296 squadron, collided in formation with LA827 and crashed, Fotheringhay, Northants, on 22/03/1943.
{2} This source lists BD422 as having been part of 19 OTU (Operational Training Unit), with the aircraft letters ZV-M.
<1> Halley J.J., 1985, Royal Air Force Aircraft BA100-BZ999, p.22 (unchecked) (Book). SNN108418.
<2> RAF Heraldry Trust, "19 OTU", (accessed 15-OCT-2002) (Website). SNN113316.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 05496 93510 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOTHERINGHAY, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1366624
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 7:18PM
