Monument record MLI125553 - Miles Master Aircraft Crash Site, Northorpe
Summary
Crash site of a Miles Master trainer aircraft, to the north-west of Northorpe. The aircraft was designated DL851, and crashed during the Second World War.
Type and Period (2)
- AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (Second World War - 1943 AD to 1943 AD)
- MASTER (Second World War - 1943 AD to 1943 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Miles Master Mk II trainer aircraft crashed on land to the north-west of Northorpe, on the 9th of August 1943. The aircraft was designated DL851, and was flying on a solo exercise for pilot familiarization. The aircraft was seen over Northorpe with flames coming from the engine before it lost control and dived to the ground, killing the pilot. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI16324 Electronic Communication: David Stubley. 2019. Information from David Stubley. 24/04/2019.
- <2> SLI16325 Unpublished Document: Lincolnshire Aircraft Recovery Group. 2019. Two Second World War Plane Crashes. -.
- <3> SLI15183 Website: Bomber County Aviation Resource. 2008->. Bomber County Aviation Resource. http://www.bcar.org.uk/index. 1943 Crash Log.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 194 371 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DONINGTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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