MHG30832 - Aircraft Crash Site
Summary
B-26 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
A B-26 crashed on June 3rd, 1943. No further details surrounding the circumstances of the crash. Serial No. 41-34707. Sqd. 455 BS/322 BG.
Information supplied by Alan Clark, 11/04/02.
Macclesfield Aviation Group, a member of the British Aviation Archaeological Council.
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.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the aircraft's flight and subsequent crash has been supplied by P Swan. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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.
- <1> SHG24327 Text/Report: Swan, P.. 2012. WW2 Aircraft Crash Site - Beinn Na Feusaige. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 087 535 (200m by 200m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH05SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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