Monument record 8921/1 - WW2 aircraft crash site, south-east of High Hayden Farm
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Summary
A Boeing B17 crashed on take-off from Chelveston Airfield on 15th February 1945.
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Full Description
{1} During geophysical survey of the area, farmers pointed out an aircraft crash site to the MOLA surveyors all indicating locations broadly east of High Hayden Farm and north of Lodge Farm. It is recorded that a Boeing B17 (serial 43-38291, KY-N) crashed on take-off from Chelveston Airfield on 15th February 1945, coming at 'High Hayden Lodge'. It was piloted by Charles V Bush and his crew, of whom two died and nine were injured {2}.
A probable debris field from the crash in an area c50m across was detected.
<1> Walford, J, 2017, Archaeological geophysical survey of the proposed Rushden Eastern SUE development site, Northamptonshire, September 2016 to August 2017, p. 2 (Report). SNN112344.
<2> Donald, W, 2005, John Burn One Zero Five: The story of Chelveston Airfield and the 305th Bomb Group in pictures, p. 305 (Book). SNN112345.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SNN112344 Report: Walford, J. 2017. Archaeological geophysical survey of the proposed Rushden Eastern SUE development site, Northamptonshire, September 2016 to August 2017. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 17/39. MOLA Northampton. p. 2. [Mapped feature: #83284 ]
- <2> SNN112345 Book: Donald, W. 2005. John Burn One Zero Five: The story of Chelveston Airfield and the 305th Bomb Group in pictures. GMS Enterprises. p. 305.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9750 6691 (120m by 119m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSHDEN, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 12 2025 8:56AM
