NHER 15526 (Monument record) - World War Two crash site
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Summary
On 23 November 1944 a Mosquito bomber crashed at this site on a training flight with the loss of both crew members. The site of the crash was excavated in 1975, revealing the remains of the wreckage.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
25 July 1975. Excavation of Mosquito aircraft in marshland.
Mark H of 100 Group, Great Massingham.
Crashed 23 November 1944 on training flight but with live ammunition.
Excavated by East Anglian Aviation Society.
Said to have been destined for Duxford Museum but staff there do not know of it 1979.
See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU) 11 December 1979.
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2017 3:14PM