Monument record 14413 - Crash Site of a Wellington III in Leighton
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Summary
Area where a Wellington Bomber crashed after collision with a barrage balloon causing the aircraft to dive steeply and crash. All eight crew were killed and their bodies recovered
Map
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Full Description
<1> www.aircrewremembered.com, 2018, Aircrew Remembered, http://aircrewremembered.com/watson-leonard.html (Web Site). SCH8597.
On 20.03.1943 a Wellington III X3547 took off from RAF Lichfield, Staffordshire on a cine camera gun training exercise. The plane crashed following collision with a barrage balloon cable at Crewe. All 8 crew members were killed and their bodies recovered. Map showing probable location of the crash site used to locate.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH8597 Web Site: www.aircrewremembered.com. 2018. Aircrew Remembered. www.aircrewremembered.com. http://aircrewremembered.com/watson-leonard.html. [Mapped feature: #51065 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 687 579 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ65NE |
| Civil Parish | LEIGHTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LEIGHTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 13 2025 12:01PM