Monument record 8538/0/1 - WWII Aircraft Crash Site, Harlestone

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Summary

Aircraft crash believed to be in 1943. All crew killed.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{2} "Wellington (believed to be from Silverstone) seen on fire and losing height in (I think) 1943, finally crashed into field, crew all killed. No evidence or remains now visible. (I witnessed this crash)."


<1> Cadman G., 2014, 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3, p.13 (unchecked) (Report). SNN104868.

<2> SMITH D, 1997, Oral report to SMR, (unchecked) (Oral Report). SNN39690.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Cadman G.. 2014. 20th Century Military Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Logs 1, 2 & 3. N.C.C.. p.13 (unchecked).
  • <2> Oral Report: SMITH D. 1997. Oral report to SMR. (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 695 631 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish HARLESTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 13 2020 12:35PM

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