Monument record MLI125555 - Avro Lancaster Aircraft Crash Site, Ulceby Cross

Summary

Crash site of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft, that came down on land to the west of Ulceby Cross. The aircraft was designated PB476, and crashed during the Second World War.

Type and Period (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

An Avro Lancaster Mk III bomber aircraft crashed on land to the west of Ulceby Cross on the 4th of March 1945. The aircraft was designated PB476 of 12 Squadron, and was based at RAF Wickenby. It was taking part in a training flight when it was shot down by a German intruder. All seven of the crew died in the crash. A memorial to the crew members was unveiled in 1995, on land a short distance to the south of the crash site (see MLI125556). {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Electronic Communication: David Stubley. 2019. Information from David Stubley. 24/04/2019.
  •  Website: Bomber County Aviation Resource. 2008->. Bomber County Aviation Resource. http://www.bcar.org.uk/index. 1945 Crash Log.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 406 736 (point) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish SOUTH THORESBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

May 30 2024 12:26PM

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