Plazz
May 1, 2004 at 10:49 pm

Wellington Info

While out walking along the Tarka Trail near a place called Bideford, north Devon I came across this memorial. Does anyone have any information on the incident, as I’m curious as to what/how it happened?

Thanks, Plazz

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By: Plazz - 2nd May 2004 at 18:04

It was the other way from Instow, past Bideford railway station but before the viaduct which crosses the river.

Anyone know were the Wellington took off from?

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By: Jimmy Page - 2nd May 2004 at 14:24

Where abouts on the Tarka trail did you find it ? …
Anywhere near Instow or the other way ?

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By: Ross_McNeill - 1st May 2004 at 23:16

Hi Plazz,

The accident was to Wellington XIV, NC848.

Engine cut on take off. Hit building and crashed into a field at Bideford, Devon. Destroyed by fire. All are buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey.

Draft entry from RAF Coastal Command Losses Vol 3.

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Ross