MHG30817 - Aircraft Crash Site, Ben More
Summary
Anson aircraft crash site
Type and Period (1)
- AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (CRASHED 1901; CRASHED 2100; , Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
GR amended from NC 294 232 to NC 31431 20039.
Much of the remains are still covered in snow. A gun turret was removed from the site to restore a similar anson at the RAF museum at Duxford. The six man crew are all buried at the site and a commemorative cairn marks the location.
An Anson aircraft flew into a mountain on April 13th, 1941. Serial N9857. Sqd. 19 O.T.U.
Information supplied by Alan Clark, 11/04/02.
Macclesfield Aviation Group, a member of the British Aviation Archaeological Council.
J Aitken : 12/04/02.
Website - www.the-ateam.supanet.com or e-mail at Clark@theateam69.fsnet.co.uk
Website details supplied by A Clark, 11/04/02.
J Aitken : 17/04/02.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 31430 20039 (200m by 200m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC32SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
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