Monument record 11223 - Landing site of German WWII Bomber, Bumpers Lane
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Summary
A Heinkel bomber crash landed in a field immediately adjacent to Border House Farm on the Welsh/English border on 14th August 1940. The bomber was brought down by a unit of three Spitfires from Hawarden airfield. The pilots survived the crash and served out the remainder of the war as prisoners of war first at Chester Castle and later in a P.O.W. camp in Canada.
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Full Description
A Heinkel bomber crash landed in a field immediately adjacent to Border House Farm on the Welsh/English border on 14th August 1940. The bomber was brought down by a unit of three Spitfires from Hawarden airfield. The pilots survived the crash and served out the remainder of the war as prisoners of war first at Chester Castle and later in a P.O.W. camp in Canada. (1)
<1> Stuart, E., 2005, What did you do in the War Deva?, p103-106 (Book). SCH6921.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6921 Book: Stuart, E.. 2005. What did you do in the War Deva?. p103-106.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 38 65 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36NE |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 19 2024 3:20PM