WW2 Plane Crash Wreck Hunting
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Our website at http://peakwreckhunters.blogspot.com/ gives details of lots of air crash sites in the UK
Hurdsey said:
Hyah Eric
re The two Meteors I've been there a couple of times and not been able to find the large chunks of debris that guy has in his photo's, they must be spread over quite a large area, but that's what aircraft do when they land unintenionally, isnt it.
Paul
I was up there on Friday after last visiting ths site over 25 years ago. There is still a suprisingly large amount of debris and it certainly doesnt look like it has been there since 1951. I found an intact tail unit, 3 undercarriage legs and the remains of 2 engines (cowlings and compressors) plus intact flaps and ailerons in addition to numerous large sections of wing and fuselage. Unfortunatley I left the camera in the car. re The two Meteors I've been there a couple of times and not been able to find the large chunks of debris that guy has in his photo's, they must be spread over quite a large area, but that's what aircraft do when they land unintenionally, isnt it.
Paul
I plan a return visit soon and want to locate the Swordfish and Sabre which are within a mile or so. I'll take some snaps then.
On a similar vein... albeit searching for facts rather than tangible wreckage.
Some time ago, a friend of mine found a memorial in some Dutch woods. It was to be the start of a fascinating detective story...
Flying Officer Gerald Hood (Navigator LM658)
1922-1945
"Gefusilleerd Door De Bezetter"
(Executed By The Invaders)
It was a warm Sunday afternoon back in August 2001 and another weekend spent working away from home, it was my day off and I was walking on the outskirts of the village of Zenderen, near our base at Almelo in the province of Overijssel, Eastern Netherlands. Here there is a path leading through woodland known locally as De Bloedveld. Should you ever walk this way you will come across an impressive bronze memorial statue in a clearing. Nearby are several white tablets laid in memory of local Dutch patriots who lost their lives resisting the Nazi occupation, one of these tablets however, bore the name and date of birth of a Royal Air Force officer. My curiosity was aroused, for here in pleasant peace of Dutch woodland was a tribute to a fellow countryman who had passed this way before me in very different circumstances.
The site is simplistic but tells quite a tale. It's still a work in progress with some pages yet to come but has a good overview of the last flight of Lancaster LM658 & the fate of her navigator.
The work done by Alan has been able to provide families of the crew with details that they never before knew.
The story of Gerald Hood, the Navigator. Sheltered by the resistance but captured and executed.
Some time ago, a friend of mine found a memorial in some Dutch woods. It was to be the start of a fascinating detective story...
Flying Officer Gerald Hood (Navigator LM658)
1922-1945
"Gefusilleerd Door De Bezetter"
(Executed By The Invaders)
It was a warm Sunday afternoon back in August 2001 and another weekend spent working away from home, it was my day off and I was walking on the outskirts of the village of Zenderen, near our base at Almelo in the province of Overijssel, Eastern Netherlands. Here there is a path leading through woodland known locally as De Bloedveld. Should you ever walk this way you will come across an impressive bronze memorial statue in a clearing. Nearby are several white tablets laid in memory of local Dutch patriots who lost their lives resisting the Nazi occupation, one of these tablets however, bore the name and date of birth of a Royal Air Force officer. My curiosity was aroused, for here in pleasant peace of Dutch woodland was a tribute to a fellow countryman who had passed this way before me in very different circumstances.
The site is simplistic but tells quite a tale. It's still a work in progress with some pages yet to come but has a good overview of the last flight of Lancaster LM658 & the fate of her navigator.
The work done by Alan has been able to provide families of the crew with details that they never before knew.
The story of Gerald Hood, the Navigator. Sheltered by the resistance but captured and executed.
richw_82 said:
anonymous said:
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There is an engine and a large wall display along with some other bits of FL455 at Aeroventure. I believe the story is also investigated in one of the "Hell on High Ground" books by David W Earl.Regards
Ric
Got an email from the guy doing the B17 book the other week aswell. That is out this year.
http://www.acia.co.uk/ is another superb site mainly concentrating on sites in the borders. I have spent many days hiking around looking at sites, while a pile of bits may seem uninteresting to most, if you dig up the crash report and the history it becomes a lot more real. The more remote the site then the more chance of a big find.
Here is one of my favourite sites in the UK, not quite a crash site but still interesting.
Here is one of my favourite sites in the UK, not quite a crash site but still interesting.
Dan_The_Man said:
http://www.acia.co.uk/ is another superb site mainly concentrating on sites in the borders. I have spent many days hiking around looking at sites, while a pile of bits may seem uninteresting to most, if you dig up the crash report and the history it becomes a lot more real. The more remote the site then the more chance of a big find.
Here is one of my favourite sites in the UK, not quite a crash site but still interesting.
Impressive. Whats the story on this then? You eluded to it not being a crash site. Here is one of my favourite sites in the UK, not quite a crash site but still interesting.
Another great way to lose a few hours is to check out Kjell Sorensen's excellent Norwegian crash website here.
Some amazing relics just sitting there.
Coming a bit late to this thread but still: Went up to the Horse Stone from Ladybower (Peak District)this January. Stopped by the wreckage of the Airspeed Consul on Outer Edge on the way:
Crashed 12th April 1951. I've been to many of the Peak District sites and am always amazed at how well certain bits of metal are preserved, especially the chrome and stainless bits. The Short Stirling near Langsett was a massive site - comparable with the B29 on Higher Shelf Stones, but a lot of it was removed for some reason by 'The Stirling Project'.
Cheers,
Crashed 12th April 1951. I've been to many of the Peak District sites and am always amazed at how well certain bits of metal are preserved, especially the chrome and stainless bits. The Short Stirling near Langsett was a massive site - comparable with the B29 on Higher Shelf Stones, but a lot of it was removed for some reason by 'The Stirling Project'.
Cheers,
phlap said:
Dan_The_Man said:
http://www.acia.co.uk/ is another superb site mainly concentrating on sites in the borders. I have spent many days hiking around looking at sites, while a pile of bits may seem uninteresting to most, if you dig up the crash report and the history it becomes a lot more real. The more remote the site then the more chance of a big find.
Here is one of my favourite sites in the UK, not quite a crash site but still interesting.
Impressive. Whats the story on this then? You eluded to it not being a crash site. Here is one of my favourite sites in the UK, not quite a crash site but still interesting.
Another great way to lose a few hours is to check out Kjell Sorensen's excellent Norwegian crash website here.
Some amazing relics just sitting there.
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