Sgt. I remember Mr Rushen, who coppiced the wood by Randles Lane. Hi there I grew up 1/4 of a mile away from the crash site in Hoxne and still shoot on the land regularly if I can be of any help there are plenty of local storys about the crash! Experiments were carried out including an unsuccessful attempt to launch a fighter aircraft from a non-rigid balloon. Showing images tagged with WW2 Aircraft Crash Site tag. Thanks to former Stanhoe resident Arthur Walker for most of the information on these crash sites. Though you cant see the cemetery in this view you will get an idea of the country your uncle flew over during the war. Crashsites. Also, I spoke with John Vardys daughter this afternoon, so it looks like 3 families are now joined up. Sgt James C. Hilty, ball turret gunner, survived Thank you very much! it was near Gainsborough? Hi Steve, I have looked in the books I own but can find no reference to it. The R.A.F. It was a Fairey Battle plane from Cottesmore, Rutland, night flying over Norfolk. Maybe someone else reading this might be able to help? Hi can anyone give me information on Russell Charles Denny ? If you have any photos, it would be good to add them here. Do you know of an aircrash or have a photograph of which I witnessed as a 4 year old at Cairnbulg It occured at the beginning of the aerodrome near where we were staying about 1944 I think it was a spitfire and the trainee pilot had come in too low and his rear wheel caught on the railway fence. Hi John, Im afraid I have nothing more than what is in this thread; http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?73936-P-47-Thunderbolt. He was the flight engineer. Hope this helps and fills in some of the gaps! Hurst says that a machine gun was found at the site in 1973. Ive heard that some of the planes are still located where they fell. The day before WW2 started, Saturday Sept 2nd, 1939, I was evacuated to Milton Street, Maidstone in Kent. http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/12924. 3 February 2010. When you click the 'Print' button below, a PDF version of the current map will be produced. A Blackburn Botha Mk1 crashed 1.5 miles North of Hooton Park Cheshire. I visited Halstead on Thursday by bus. Both Halstead pubs shut. Do you knowis Park Farm an actual farm, a park, or a village? I think it was called Hudds Hill? I have been to the Aviation Archaeology web site mentioned and will probably order the crash report. Hello, It was pointing north. Lancaster 2 LL683 of 514 Sqn crashed out of fuel just west of Sawbridgeworth airfield on 31/3/44. Ottersum - Limburg. I remember the exceedingly brave firemen breaking into the blazing fuselarge armed with axes in an attempt to save there colleagues. III that crashed in the Scottish Highlands on a headland known as Eagle's Rock ( Scottish Gaelic: Creag na h-Iolaire) near Dunbeath, Caithness, on 25 August 1942. Sorry I didnt mention this before. [1] [2] The crash killed 14 of 15 passengers and crew, including Prince George, Duke of Kent, who was on duty . Following-up my former request about the Wittering crash, I am of course (when requested) tell more about my late and for many years good and well respectyed friend Thomas C. Stanley MBE of Liverpool, ex-crew member of Manchester L7518. aausten@thekmgroup.co.uk. Apparently it crashed just North of the Main Railway line to the east of Westbury Station Not far off the Ham road. Cheers, Still searching in hope of finding more accurate location and any possible pictures of crew or plane Wellington DV936, 15 OTU. Lancaster ND820, At the request of a local farmer in Norfolk I have located where some of the remains of EE105 Lancaster lies. He lived there all his life literally born and died in the village. Bill. However, in other cases, a local historian may hear of a crash, "that happened sometime during World War II ", and is trying to learn . I am going to the American Cemetery at Madingley this coming weekend and I hope they may be able to suggest where they might be obtained. 6 miles round trip on rough trail, 3,000 feet elevation gain. Superfortress 44-61999 Over-Exposed! air crash site on Bleaklow, Superfortress RB-29A 44-61999 Over-Exposed! (sometimes called the Bleaklow Bomber), http://aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk/styled-5/styled-10/styled-269/index.html, https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16997728, Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology, http://www.fredtrendle.de/images/pdf/Buchauszug-Februar-1944-Nacht.pdf, http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=Z9471, All photos and text are aircrashsites.co.uk unless otherwise stated. E.F/Bonser (296 Squadron), Thanks David, not a site I have visited. Please does anyone have information concerning the aircraft crash in wetheringsett approx 1944. 26 April 2011. Do you have any info on B17 crash at Bovingdon herts 1942-3 on a weather check flight, Visited site years ago and found some parts. We only wish to map the site and dig a series of 1mx1mx1m test pits. (Photo . A NEW digital map has painstakingly recorded all the bombs that fell on Britain during World War II. Click and drag to move the map around. The downing of Lancaster ME323 is also mentioned in Nachtjagd War Diaries Vol 2 An Operational History of the German Night Fighter Force in the West, April 1944 May 1945 by Dr. Theo Boiten and Roderick J MacKenzie (2008) in which they identify the possible credit for the shooting down of ME323 to Lt. Gnther Wulf. My grandfather, Anthony Hunter, was on the flight and I would like to visit the site. . Without sounding sarcastic a name and possible sqn would be helpful. Hi Geoff, have you seen this? Bruntingthorpe, Bitteswell ( now Magna Park ) and Rearsby were used for new aircraft storage. My email address is: Ian. My wife and I travelled to Denmark in 2018 and I found the field where my dad crashed, the farm where they sheltered for the night and the Ulfborg jail where they were taken after capture. The pilot flying blind bailed out at low level 3 miles out. Required fields are marked *. Oosterhout - North Brabant. When I was a schoolboy in the 40s (I,m in my eighties now) and attended Margaretting C E school in Essex. This may be the same crash. Frank Towler and I reached the plane, the guns had been removed. The footage of you flying was terrific as well. Crashed Great Dunmow En route to RAF Witchford. Subscribe for more: http://goo.gl/JJSE4ZWelcome to FootageArchive! I saw a picture of the headstone of his grave on findagrave.com. The Romney Marsh Wartime Collection is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972. Note that source, the 457th Bomb Group Association, mentions there being 4 survivors not 3. I feel it is just a civil servant playing overly safe. I thought you might enjoy a different take on a crashlanding site and how its flying along now. Service personnel from Marham are ready to take part in a controlled mini excavation as part of their development. I was living in Orpington and in the winter of 1943 / 4 was taken to see a crashed B17 but not near Curry Wood. Nature-based crafts enthuse Stanhoe WI members. Have you ever seen the wreckage or heard stories about this particular crash? Other times such the as the request about the P-47 above searches all end up pointing to the same very limited resource. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. My father told me about how he met my mother. I worked at Glemham House (not Hall) for Lord and Lady Cranbroke and if I recall correctly there is a propellor blade embedded in the ground at the site where a plane crashed as a memorial ( On private land just inside the perimeter wall beside New Road) approx grid reference TM 34193 61657. On October 17th 1940 a wellington bomber returning from a raid on the Kiel canal ran out of fuel. P-47 Thunderbolt 41-6538. I am looking for any info on my Uncle, Pilot Officer Arthur Glyndwr Thomas, who died in a plane crash (Lancaster?) Hover over a marker for more information. Hi Paul, Hoping to help Dutch son of Ceess best friend from those days. I lived there from 1955 70 and small pieces of aircraft were constantly being unearthed when the field just opposite the farm entrance was ploughed. http://www.fredtrendle.de/images/pdf/Buchauszug-Februar-1944-Nacht.pdf (Page 213). Ian. The Snake Pass can be found in the Peak District, along the A57 main road that runs from Ladybower Reservoir to Glossop. Hi Matt, The farmer told me he believed a Spitfire had crashed on the site. All 8 occupants killed. I remember being interviewed by an RAF Officer who was interested that the Albemarle cast off the tow rope before falling out of the sky, thus saving the Waco. https://aircrewremembrancesociety3.com/Aircraft-Losses/USAAF-Losses/U.S.A.A.F.Losses-1943/page-49/ My assumption is that the crash must have occurred the same day, but that may be wrong. Link here to Aviation Safety Network has an overview plus links to other websites it references, Hello , An allied aircraft crashed in front of my father, Cpl R.A.Jacksons platoon in the village of Hollot Normandy France on 1st or 2nd August 1944. 2nd Lt Edward T. Dunne Co-Pilot Hi Joe, The plane landed into units at a storage facility in Kent. However, Lt Peacock is certainly listed elsewhere as having been killed on 21 April 1944, so it is probable the museum has that detail incorrectly recorded but the detail about your uncle is correct. When reaching the British coast however, Hubbard no longer was able to keep his a/c in the air any longer and ordened his crew to bail out as quick as possible. Sorry, I have not been able to identify this crash, Im afraid. Will also have a think about where else you might be able to find the information you need. I would most especially love to know the names of the three survivors, though they may be gone now. i remember during the war, a welington , orlancaster , crashing into houses on wold rd hull, the pilot was a corpaeral, aparantly he didnt pass ro be a pilot, and this night , he took the lane up , on his own, my father was a fire man , off duty, but he was the first to turn off the gas in the houses , and get the pilot out unfortunatly he was dead, , when the fire engine arrived, the cheef balled my father out for not waiting, i remember it all so well, i am now 88, i lived at 360 wld rd nearly oposit, the plane was from leckonfield. Thank You. I know that Uncle Arthur is buried in Holy Cross Churchyard in Taibach Port Talbot, his birthplace, with his mother and father. Does anyone have any info on the crash of Liberator B24 j Shazam at Carrs Wood Costessey Norfolk on 7th March 1945. Any info gratefully received. 1 of 12. I lived with my mother in the middle of three houses opposite the site (my father was serving in the RAF in the Sudan at the time). That is a fascinating story Paul. I will take a look and let you know if I find anything. She and Geoffrey went to services at Knockholt Parish Church regularly. As I can recall the accident( I was 5 years old at the time) I thought it would be appropriate to ensure that the sacrifice made by the 10 aircrew should not be forgotten. Somewhere we have documentary evidence. Would any one have any info on a B-17 that came down and crashed landed near curry wood Halstead kent. shop at Park Corner which now sells logs and venison). Hi, I am a metal detectorist in Whetstone, Leicester. Bill. Part of the hangar . For those looking for downed aircraft information may I suggest looking at the below resources. The crashed planes were photographed and cataloged and then removed, here are 22 of the best images we could find! I have to go back at what I just now do remember (without checking) and what Tom wrote and told me in his original letters to me! The crash was at Blewbury Hill Didcot. FIVE years after calls for two World War II plane crash sites to be declared war graves, the downed planes, and their deceased crew, remain unprotected and open to relic hunters. Hi again Roger The problem is I dont know exactly where it is. Thank you. I have met family members and still search for information. Wondered if anyone has any info on a crash that occurred on 27/08/1944 one mile n/w of Stowmarket in which my wifes father was killed. Have you contacted the Neatishead Museum in Norfolk? For my part I feel most of the wreckage was recovered and what is left are clear up debris pits. The Benzett ALG airstrip was established in 1943 and first used by Spitfire IX's of No.122 Squadron followed by squadrons to combat flying . Aircraft came down at Purley Way, Wallington. Sgt. On September 2, 1945, the last day of the war, a USMC Grumman F6F-5 crashed in Death Valley. Also worth noting that one can stay at the Restaurant les Grpins & that the UK company http://www.solognac.co.uk has a campus there. The notes with each map have been prepared by Alan and Clive The six maps are dated as follows. The Albemarle/Waco combi took off from Keevil. If you were to post your query in the general forum on RAF Commands website, I am sure someone there will help you. Im hoping if anyone knows of any details about this. that particulair night. The Lockheed P-38 Lightening fighter aircraft nicknamed the Maid of Harlech and its pilot crash-landed into the sea off the North Wales coast in September 1942 (Image: PA) Can anyone help? Thanks for your visit and comment Mike. His name is flight sergent robert sidney brothwell raf 1238487. 1939-40 1941 1942 1943 1944-5 A composite 1939-45 map. This question has been asked on-line before (not at this site) but I have not seen a response or answer. Because there was a vast amount of small fragments we decided to cease detecting on that field. Again, thank you so much for replying. My father Cpl JR Matthews ran along the adjacent railway(Fraserborough to St Coombs)opened the hatch and pulled out the bewildered pilot. Halifax Bomber MKII crashed in isle of Harris on 9th April 1945 i can find no record of this on any site .please advise. Very happy to share what Ive got with you. Seven from this crew were killed on this mission and 3 returned. Do you have any details of this crash?. Im very careful when I dig . Regards Where is the Bleaklow Bomber plane crash site? Bomber crash in the village of Wellington Heath in Herefordshire in 1942-43. 08 . The detectorist had dug down at the farm and found human remains. On Friday, August 20, 1948, seven military aircraft left Mitchell Field on Long Island, N. Y., bound for the Worcester Airport in Worcester, Massachusetts to take part in an airshow over the weekend. Crash Sites Avro Lancaster. There was a lot of debris scattered around the site and we were prevented from getting any closer to the wreckage owing to a police cordon. Hi Ian, thank you for the prompt reply. He was a SSGT in the 748 USAAF Bomb Squadron. Hi Martin, it is not a crash site I have visited but maybe I need to, was not aware of it! Cheshire. I am sure every USAAF crash site was photographed. 122 . Plane crash map Locate crash sites, wreckage and more. I am contacting you as I am currently working on a WWII series and would love to ask you some specific questions about plane crashes from the US Eighth air force. In the village of East Stockwith is a memorial to the crew. The wreckage was not discovered until June 13, 1957 (Macha and Jordan 2002). Thanks. would there not have been an official (though not public) inquiry after the event? Does anyone know about a P38 that crashed in Water Lane, Cobham, Surrey on 16th March 1944? There are plans to recover the plane and the bodies in 2012. Princess Risborough. Some small fragments, showing signs of burning can be found amongst the heather at the site. He was a TEC 5 and died in a plane crash, Killed On Duty but Not In Battle, in England on that date. However I am afraid she was unable to add to the info I have about about Shazam nor did she have any suggestions as to where any photos may be obtained in regards the crash of Alfred 11. Of the latter, nearly 200 crash sites were relocated and identified. Lt Stewart Barnes, co-pilot, killed Sabre F4 XD712. British, German and American plane crash sites are also marked. USAAF B17 42-31581 at Edgworth, Lancashire. As they got there, the fuel eventually ran out. Hi could you give me any info on this crash site iam a relative of Flight Sergeant Valencia. Thanks to former Stanhoe resident Arthur Walker for most of the information on these crash sites. He had survived many missions over Germany and Occupied Europe but apparently was killed while doing some training flights, possibly in the Salop area. It was sad to hear of his death. They are eye-witness accounts of two crashes I witnessed. (Pre-Crash): if so I would like to know your source as I do not have a pic of my site despite many enqs,thanks. The weather was very thundery which brought down several aircraft including 42-31038, also from 306BG, which came down nr. I believe the plane was a Dakota with a crew of 5 who sadly all perished. Maybe it was a Wellington, or a Whitley bomber. I hope to visit the American Air Force part of Norwich library at the Forum this month in the hope that I may get further info on the crew of Shazam I have six crew photos and am still hopeful of obtaining the other four including the pilot 1st Lt Dale E Williams. Id love to hear from you. Regards Richard. Crash sites Airspeed AS.10 Oxford. The Mighty 8th ?) over the years think of them when i walk that way . It also suggests to me that there is no full and formal documentation of the crash, despite the loss of rather valuable aircrew. Doing a short piece on one of my facebook groups. A genealogist researching a family member killed in a plane crash will likely have the person's name and date of death, and probably a general location, such as the name of a town, or at least the state. My ancestor Sarah Atkins is no known relative of the Burnaby Atkinses who have a large memorial tombslab in the churchyard. Hi Anthony, Campbell made a crash landing upon returning to base. F/S W.F.Insley I did try to look up the three survivors, and I was very surprised to see that James C. Hilty (listed as a survivor) actually died on that day, too. From past experience I think you will have a problem if you dont have a diffinative date.There is a book on Amazon called fighter command losses but without a date you will need to read every entry. You could nonentheless contact the RAF Museum and ask them for some guidance? Ive also spoken with the daughter of John Vardy so it looks like three families of the original crew are now joined up and in contact, which is great news. Sorry I cannot help Richard Storr but I am replying as I live in Walcott on North Norfolk coast and as local historian I researched the crash at 1329hrs on Sat 29th April 1944 of a B24 at Walcott the pilot 2nd Lt John Warner REED aged 26 was killed, all of the crew of 9 bailed out and survived. I know, isnt it strange how one link leads to another! I could have searched for many more years and not found the wonderful sources you did. The two planes, a Hawker Hurricane Mk.I V6565 and V7742 hit the ground on 12th August 1941 and . Hi I have some further information that you may, or indeed may not already have. Before that they were at oakdene on Rushmore Hill,Knockholt. 31st may 1945 B-17G 43-38919 561BS 388BG station 136 8AF KCR(killed in crash) Pilot Metz, Walter B ENGland Barningham/ 1mi SE, can order crash report from site that will probably list crew and likely other casulties. I recently gained permission to search some farm land between Whetstone & Littlethorpe. Do you know if there was more than one plane that went down there? From Bomber county aviation resource are these details; I remember Grosvenor Aslachsen being Rector. de Havilland Tiger Moth T6464, Saddleworth. The plane was returning from a raid on the Karlsruhe railway marshalling yards. Im eager to hear from you again. https://indexarticles.com/newspaper-collection/sunday-herald-the/wartime-mystery-to-rise-from-the-deep/. By: Pete Truman - 4th January 2006 at 09:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00 The imperial war museum in London may be able to help. Thanks. Chris Thomson August 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm. Kind regards, Terry. 3 of the crew were killed in the crash: My Uncle Jack Anderson, who was a TEC 5 appears to have died in that same crash. Frederick Fraser. Archiving the history of Walcott-on-Sea, North Norfolk, at present researching plane crashes during WW2 I have researched the following B24 Liberator 29/4/44 [one killed the pilot] a Mosquito Bomber 13/9/44 [ all crew survived] and Whitley Bomber4/7/41 [all crew survived] I am sure there are more if any one can assist would be grateful. I was told that the aircraft were Barracudas. Running short of fuel and in poor visibilty, they headed for what seemed to be an airstrip. As far as I know (although Im no expert by any means) the nearest fighter operational bases near us were Kings Cliffe, Wittering and Ingham..Saying that it is possible some bomber bases had fighter squadrons as well. I believe(?) My mother used to work there in the 1950s and 60s. The five Australians were buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery and the other two were taken to their home towns. Im afraid I have nothing on that one Roger, maybe someone else has? During WW2 my aunt had had a colleague in the Day Nursery in Orpington, called Walton, whose father had the corn merchant business in Halstead. Sometimes the info is out there and it all opens up and its enjoyable to pirce the story together when it does (and there is more to be found I am sure, not least ironing out the discrepancies). courtesy of Kirk Dietz. The interactive map shows where every bomb landed, from the first to hit the mainland in the . It was being used as a hen house. Thanks for your replyI obtained all my pics and info from web site B24.net a very good site. michael_haspey@live.com, My late father Vincent Place was rear gunner lancs I have been told his aircraft crashed on a training flight in Snowdonia only him and the pilot survived 1943/44 I would be great full if you have any info on this as I cant find any info on his war records any where thank you, Hi Mark, have you any more details at all? The pilot overcorrected in trying to pull out and the plane broke in half near the bomb bay. One of the most prominent aircraft crash sites can be discovered from Wasdale Head. Searching for accurate location of Mitchell crash 30 August 1944 near Peper Harrow/Shackleford, not far from Godalming Surrey. Thats why I knew I had the correct person. Is this site known to you and do you have any further information? Does anyone have info on the crash of an Albemarle in the fields just below the Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire. No records are available. Crashed after collision with F/O Boulton's aircraft. see We like to do research in depth. I was wondering by any chance does anyone know of any photographs (old or new) of the crash site/remains? The crash reports are on Forms 1180 but I doubt they would record the information you require? Im trying to put together a memorial frame for him. I was in the ATC at Hooton Park which was our private playground as kids. Hi Mick this would be William Hughes from Ticknall? Also looking into the other two RAf men buried at Ticknall and both were training accident victims. "It gives you a buzz of excitement, because we . By. It seems that my intuition led me to write the correct person after all. since dad was assigned to different crews when their gunner was unable to fly cant really find imformation. Sorry to hear your uncles did not survive, I was looking to see if you had any details relating to a crash on Wrotham Hill, Kent 21st December 1944? It had got badly shot up and was out of fuel and the pilot tried to land it in the dark. Is there any chance that you could send me any info you may have on this crash please? Ive done a bit of checking and it seems he was a navigator with RAFVR and fell out of a Whitely at 1400ft in the peak district of Derbyshire while attached to 81 OTU at Ashbourne. A pair of dog walkers stumbled across the wreckage of a WWII RAF fighter plane - hidden under the sands on the beach where it crashed 76 years ago. regards Bill, Hi again Steve Done a bit more checking and the only place I can find with info is peakdistrictaircrashes and the reference to Robert takes some finding but it is there. http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/390th-bomb-group/interesting-information-and-facts/. Hi Mik, thanks for the info, very interesting, I didnt know any of that. Dad lived in Beldam Haw in the 1930s and 40s, firstly in no. In short, if you wanted to reply to my email address I can send it all over to you. If you have the tail number of the aircraft that would be helpful in identifying the wreck details. There was no mention by them of a fatality. Would you happen to know the name of the landholder where you found the pieces of the plane? Does anyone know if there is a memorial to the 4 aircrew members of 157 Squadron who died when their Airspeed Oxford (HM763) crashed after a dummy attack by an American Pilot flying a Mustang near Methwold in Norfolk on 1st May 1945? Approximate location, date such as time of year, the name of the pilot, anything from memory such as stories you heard from your father or other family anything like that could help enormously. The other plane they crashed into also plunged into the lake; however . Can I help? I would appreciate any information which might help me in my search. The Adobe does sound like a discription from what has been handed down but I have an open mind Sgt Morris R. Walker, left waist gunner, survived One was called Losses of the US 8th and 9th Airforces Volume 5 April 1944 to June 1944 written by Stan D Bishop.It may be worth checking to see if the crash of Alfred 11 is recorded. If so I know some one who has pieces of the plane. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Not come across any photos of him yet. crew of 297 Squadron I will check the B24 web site and see what I can find. Maybe someone on here can help? Pilot Fl.Lt. This site only details air crash sites in England and Wales, you may be better off asking the site admin for air crash sites scotland. I saw the crash which was caused by the Waco on tow getting out of position and pulling the tail of the tug to starboard. F/Lt. My aunt was active in Knockholt WI. Sad to read of your mums recent passing. Expand. The watches on the bodies of those aboard had all stopped at 10:10 a.m. Any further information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. 42 locations with stored, preserved or otherwise out of service airplanes found in Scotland. This has taken nearly 18 months and was a challenge to say the least compared to the other German crash in the Parish. With every best wish and kindest regards, Joe. During the war a stricken plane was coming in to land at Parham Suffolk and crashed just short of the runway. I cant thank you enough. It crashed by the river chelmer great dunmow 20/3/1945. However, one local source mentions a possible plane crash so it seems worth following up..thanks in advance for any help or advice- PD. There were two explosions as the aircraft began to disintegrate in the air and a third as it hit the ground. Great memories of playing in the Spitfire at Hooton. 36 then no. While there are several ways to get to the crash site, the easiest is via the Snake Pass walk. Richard. Hoxne and Park Farm on Ordnance Survey mapping. The aircraft crashed at 14:55 hrs at Park Farm, Hoxne, Suffolk. But I cannot find a list of the crew. Airspeed Oxford NM683, Rushup Edge, Peak District. Aside from this Hi Roger No problem, glad it has answered some questions for you. By 03 Nov, 2020 Uncategorized. One other thing, in doing a basic computer search for the crash site, Park Farm, Hoxne, Suffolk, I was unable to find it. The info I have is that Uncle Roy died April 21, 1944. Thats recently been made into the memorial mentioned above. Roger, [] View USAAF crash sites gallery here [], Your email address will not be published. Forced landing at RAC Club (Woodcote) after repelling attack on RAF Kenley. Further information required please. The only Anson crash off the North Wales coast was, I recall from a picture in a book somewhere (possibly Llanbedr area) I saw many years ago, one that had force-landed just off the beach and was salvaged after it was dragged onto the beach, so it wouldnt be one out in the water. It was raining hard that night. Roger Bean, Hi Roger. Still unearthing bits of plane from around crash site but would like to know exact crash site if possible and any photos. Regards Levi Wilson. I researched this years ago.