Monument record MLI83843 - Vickers Valiant Aircraft Crash Site, Linwood Road, Market Rasen
Summary
Crash site of a Vickers Valiant aircraft, on land off Linwood Road, Market Rasen. The aircraft was designated WZ363, and crashed in 1964.
Type and Period (1)
- AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (Mid 20th Century - 1964 AD to 1964 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Vickers Valiant B.1 aircraft, designated WZ363, crashed on land off Linwood Road, on the 6th of May 1964. The aircraft was coming in to land at RAF Binbrook, but dived into the ground following an overshoot at night. All five of the crew members on board were killed in the crash. A plaque commemorating the crew members is located near to the crash site, on the platform at Market Rasen Train Station (see MLI53632). The recovery of the crash debris uncovered Roman pottery sherds and coins (see MLI52736). {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI15183 Website: Bomber County Aviation Resource. 2008->. Bomber County Aviation Resource. http://www.bcar.org.uk/index. 1964 Crash Log.
- <2> SLI8408 Unpublished Document: Keith Hunter. 1975. Romano-British pottery kiln site, Market Rasen. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 107 882 (47m by 50m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARKET RASEN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 4 2022 3:40PM
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