Hi there
Does anyone know about the WW2 plane crash that happened in 1944 near Burnham Market
It is believed that a single seat German aircraft came down in the corner of a field near the junction of Overy Road and Friars Lane. The pilot parachuted into the greenhouses on Overy Road and a dig took place on the site about 4 years ago. Sorry no further details.
I know its abit scant but its the only details I’ve got
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st September 2013 at 10:57
Kiteflyer is again the man to ask.
By: flyingblind - 21st September 2013 at 10:21
I am told by local land owners that the site was excavated about 4 years ago but I don’t know as yet, by who, and what the result was. Any leads anyone ?
By: Kiteflyer - 21st September 2013 at 09:48
It was actually a P51B. 2Lt John Allen baled out of 42-106919 following engine failure on 18th June 1944 on a training flight. He was serving with 368th F/Sqn ~ 359th F/Grp at East Wretham. He was killed shortly afterwards on 8th August after being by flak near Dreux.
Jeff
By: D1566 - 21st September 2013 at 07:53
Mosquito nearby in 1944;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Creake
… and undoubtedly many other allied aircraft.
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st September 2013 at 07:01
A quick scan of my indexes shows nothing that might match this. Additionally, I’d be surprised if it was a single-seat German aircraft in this location at the time you suggest.
A little more detail might help refine the search.
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September 20, 2013 at 9:20 pm