MHG30826 - Aircraft Crash Site, Dunbeath
Summary
Sunderland aircraft crash site
Type and Period (2)
- AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (CRASHED 1901; CRASHED 2100; , Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A Sunderland aircraft crashed on August 25th, 1942. It flew into a hill in cloud. Serial No. W4026. Sqd. 228.
14 killed including HRH Duke of Kent. Rear gunner survived. Memorial at site.
Information supplied by Alan Clark, 11/04/02.
Macclesfield Aviation Group, a member of the British Aviation Archaeological Council.
See assoc. docs. File.
J Aitken : 15/04/02.
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.
OS Master map (2019) depicts a memorial to HRH Duke of Kent at ND 11042 28372. See link below to HES Canmore record for photos of this memorial contributed by M. Briscoe. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SHG2111 Text/Publication/Volume: David J Smith. 1997. High Ground Wrecks and Relics. 4th. 12.
- --- SHG2367 Text/Publication/Volume: Jim Hughs. 1999. A Steep Turn to The Stars, A history of aviation in the Moray Firth.. 2nd.
- --- SHG300 Text/Publication/Monograph: Watson G. 04/02. Early Flying In The North Of Scotland. 6. 15-17.
- <1> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital.
- <2> SHG23282 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Canmore. 339537.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 110 283 (200m by 200m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND12NW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/339537/creag-na-h-iolaire-hrh-duke-of-kent-war-memorial-and-aircraft-crash-site (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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