Find Spot record 6014/0/1 - WWII crash site, Fox Covert Farm
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Summary
Excavation of the crash site of a German bomber plane in 1975 revealed an unexploded 1000lb bomb. Three similar bombs were discovered in the same field in 1993 by the landowner.
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Full Description
{1} Excavation of the crash site of a German bomber plane in 1975 revealed an unexploded 1000lb bomb. Three similar bombs were discovered in the same field in 1993 by the landowner. The bombs were 4ft long and 18in in diamteter. The plane was shot down during a raid on Wellingborough in August 1942.
<1> Cadman, G.E., 1993, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49988.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN49988 SMR Report Form: Cadman, G.E.. 1993. SMR Report Form. (checked).
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 938 755 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRANFORD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 3:51PM
