Monument record 14415 - Crash Site of an Airspeed Oxford DF477 in Leighton
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Summary
Area where an Airspeed Oxford (DF477) crashed after collision with a barrage balloon protecting the Rolls Royce works at Crewe. All crew were killed and their bodies recovered.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> www.aircrewremembered.com, 2018, Aircrew Remembered, http://aircrewremembered.com/wheeler-albert.html (Web Site). SCH8597.
On 20/03/1943 An Airspeed Oxford took off from RAF Sealand returning to its base at Cranage, understood to be a navigational training exercise and crashed at Mottrams Farm, Ash Bank, Crewe having collided with a barrage balloon protecting the Rolls Royce works in Crewe. All 4 crew 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/wheeler-albert.html. [Mapped feature: #51068 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 677 572 (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