Monument record MNN173288 - WWII aircraft crash site, Luscotes Lodge
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Summary
Lancaster DV361 of 207 Squadron crashed close to Luscotes Lodge on 22nd December 1943.
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Full Description
{1} A memorial to the west of the crash site records the names of the three aircrew who lost their lives nearby on 22nd December 1943.
{2} The Lancaster DV361 had been severely damaged 18/19 November 1943 during a night raid on Berlin and on 22nd December 1943 it was taken for a cross-country test flight after being repaired. There was an engine fire which could not be extinguished and the crew were ordered to bale out. Four crew members were successful, but three were not and died when the aircraft crashed. The four who survived this crash were later killed in action.
<1> Imperial War Museum, War Memorials Register, https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/37442; Accessed 14/11/2024 (Website). SNN110619.
<2> Frank Haslam, 207 Squadron Royal Air Force History, http://www.207squadron.rafinfo.org.uk/memorials_crew_brig.htm (Website). SNN116652.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN110619 Website: Imperial War Museum. War Memorials Register. http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials. https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/37442; Accessed 14/11/2024.
- <2> SNN116652 Website: Frank Haslam. 207 Squadron Royal Air Force History. http://www.207squadron.rafinfo.org.uk/. http://www.207squadron.rafinfo.org.uk/memorials_crew_brig.htm.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9717 8580 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:30PM
