Monument record 1297/0/1 - WWII Aircraft crash site, Harrington Airfield
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Summary
A Spitfire crashed into the airfield's finance hut in February 1945, killing the pilot.
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Full Description
{1} On 27th February 1944 a Spitfire Mk IXE, serial number MA814 of No 303 Kosciuszko Fighter Squadron based at Coltishall, Norfolk crashed into the Finance Hut at Harrington Airfield. The aircraft was flown by Polish pilot Sgt. Klemens Prusak who was killed on impact. The site of the crash was in the field where the main car park of the museum is now located.
<1> Carpetbagger Aviation Museum, Harrington, History of Harrington Airfield, Accessed 11/11/2024 (Website). SNN116649.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN116649 Website: Carpetbagger Aviation Museum, Harrington. History of Harrington Airfield. https://harringtonmuseum.org.uk/history-of-harrington-airfield/. Accessed 11/11/2024.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7680 7896 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARRINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:30PM
