NHER 19357 (Monument record) - World War Two aeroplane crash site, near the church (Saham Toney, poorly located)
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Summary
According to the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum a Mosquito B mk IV aeroplane on a reconnaissance flight crashed in Saham Toney in November 1944. Sadly, this crash totally destroyed the plane and killed all of the crew on board.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
22 November 1944. 'Near church'.
Crash site. Mosquito B mk IV of 25th bombardment group, Watton. On reconnaissance flight. Category E crash. Total write-off, crew killed.
Information from Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum.
E. Rose (NAU) 28 July 1983.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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Record last edited
May 26 2020 4:52PM