Monument record 11225 - World War II crash site, Cliveden Road
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Full Description
Record of two plane crashes in the Cliveden Road area during World War II. Both crash sites are improperly located.
The first crash occurred on 16th March 1942 when two Spitfires flown by Canadian pilots from 57 OTU collided over the Lache estate. Although one pilot managed to return the base, the second crash landed on waste ground between Cliveden Road and St Marks Road. (1)
The second crash does not refer to a date and is largely recorded in an oral account. The details suggest a Blenheim bomber lost power over the Lache estate and crashed near a tennis court. The event occurred within a few hundred yards of the junction between Hough Green and Cliveden Road. (1)
<1> Stuart, E., 2005, What did you do in the War Deva?, p165 (Book). SCH6921.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6921 Book: Stuart, E.. 2005. What did you do in the War Deva?. p165.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 3 6 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36SE |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2013 1:05PM