Monument record MLI98834 - Avro Manchester Aircraft Crash Site, South Hykeham
Summary
Crash site of an Avro Manchester bomber aircraft, to the south-east of South Hykeham. The aircraft was designated L7318, and crashed during the Second World War.
Type and Period (3)
- AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (Second World War - 1941 AD to 1941 AD)
- MANCHESTER (Second World War - 1941 AD to 1941 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Second World War - 1941 AD to 1941 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An Avro Manchester bomber aircraft crashed on land to the south-east of South Hykeham, on the 15th of September 1941. The aircraft was designated L7318 from 207 Squadron, based at RAF Waddington, but crashed on its return to base on a non-operational flight. None of the crew survived the impact. Ammunition from the aircraft's .303 calibre machine guns has been found in the area. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14288 Verbal Communication: Chris Reed and John Coxon. 2013. Information from Local Residents. 17/09/2013.
- <2> SLI15183 Website: Bomber County Aviation Resource. 2008->. Bomber County Aviation Resource. http://www.bcar.org.uk/index. 1941 Crash Log.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 943 641 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AUBOURN HADDINGTON AND SOUTH HYKEHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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