By: Arabella-Cox - 17th September 2006 at 17:46
Not sure, but I have seen a report in the PRO (sorry….NA!) relating to the break up and crash of a Defiant in, I think, that area. Diagrams and photos in the file indicated the crash was caused by “faulty” repairs to battle damage sustained to the airframe during 1940. I only briefly scanned the file as I was looking for something else, but have a feeling it may be this incident? Worth a check! Andy Saunders
By: RobAnt - 17th September 2006 at 17:23
where?
By: David Burke - 17th September 2006 at 16:39
If it’s ware the large tent was in a field yesterday it’s something you could hardly miss !
By: Alan Clark - 17th September 2006 at 13:20
And how stupid is that? Let the media find out before the dig occurs. A well proven method of getting souvenier hunters and lots of spectators.
Best policy is either tell them after the dig or not at all.
Defiant Mk.I N1794, lost wing covering and crashed 4/3/41. Coded DZ-B 151 Sqn.
By: f4 - 17th September 2006 at 09:56
http://www.rutlandtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=3853&ArticleID=1754083
By: Atcham Tower - 17th September 2006 at 09:25
Google Defiant Rutland for much more info. Sorry, can’t send a link, PC crashes!
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