1957 – Beverley crash at Drayton nr Abingdon

Very interesting article about the Beverley crash.
Abingdon is my hometown and although only 2 at the time of the crash, I was very much aware of it during my youth and frequently passed the crash site on the northern outskirts of Drayton. This is the first time I have seen images of it.
The accident was the result of a wrongly fitted fuel valve causing fuel starvation shortly after departure. I believe the aircraft was bound for Cyprus?
The Hastings accident referred to has more direct resonance for me and it had a devastating effect upon the local people. I understand for many years it was the largest single loss of life involving an RAF aircraft in peacetime.
That one resulted from loss of control following an elevator falling off due to fatigue.

My Grandfather actaully boarded the hastings and then got off of the plane for some reason. He new virtually everyone on board.
I take him to the memorial service at Toot Bolding every year which i have to say even after so many year’s is very well attended

Very interesting article about the Beverley crash.
Abingdon is my hometown and although only 2 at the time of the crash, I was very much aware of it during my youth and frequently passed the crash site on the northern outskirts of Drayton. This is the first time I have seen images of it.
The accident was the result of a wrongly fitted fuel valve causing fuel starvation shortly after departure. I believe the aircraft was bound for Cyprus?
The Hastings accident referred to has more direct resonance for me and it had a devastating effect upon the local people. I understand for many years it was the largest single loss of life involving an RAF aircraft in peacetime.
That one resulted from loss of control following an elevator falling off due to fatigue.

Adrian thanks for the link.. i never knew about that Beverley crash. What a sad sight to see. Be interesting to know if the buildings/walls are still extent and bearing the scars.!

Thanks for that, Newforest, I did wonder what the second one was for but I was busy sorting things out so I never got eound to taking a look…:o

Nice to be useful, instead of making silly remarks, for once.

Adrian

Good link, thanks for posting it. The local area websites are invaluable for this sort of information.

The other plaque refers to the Handley Page Hastings crash near Oxford on 6th July, 1965, killing 41 servicemen.