Monument record 8754/0/1 - WWII Aircraft Crash Site (BB855)
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Summary
Aircraft BB855 was a De Havilland Tiger Moth Mark II British Trainer. This was one of 123 such aircraft impressed from civillian use by the Royal Air Force between September 1940 and January 1941, the previous civillian registration was F-ADPH. The aircraft was with 7 Squadron Elementary Flying Training School. On 27th of May 1943 it collided with another aircraft and crashed near Northampton.
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Full Description
{1} BB855 , ex- civillian registration F-ADPH, collided with R4906 and crashed, Northampton, 27/05/1943.
<1> Halley J.J., 1985, Royal Air Force Aircraft BA100-BZ999, p. 19 (Book). SNN108418.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN108418 Book: Halley J.J.. 1985. Royal Air Force Aircraft BA100-BZ999. p. 19. [Mapped feature: #87097 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7499 6100 (point) Exact location of crash unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1365132
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:43PM
