In the boozer tonight, the topic came up of an aeroplane that apparently crashed by our cricket pitch in Stanton St John during WW2. Google throws up a Blenheim in the parish in June1940. My interest has been piqued, and I wondered if anyone knew of any other possibilities?
Thanks,
Adrian
By: avro683 - 19th March 2011 at 01:17
You are correct, Kev.
That is the only aircrash I have recorded at Stanton St John.
It crashed while on a height test from West Raynham. Crew as stated.
Regards, Doug.
By: kev35 - 18th March 2011 at 23:58
Presumably this one?
6th June 1940. P4912 101 squadron Mk IV. Stalled and spun into ground, Stanton St. John, Oxon, derstroyed by fire; P/O Buller, Sgt. Macmillan and LAC Davidson killed.
Information from Warners Blenheim History.
Edited to add: Of course it was, your Google was obviously being friendly. Mine however was suffering from a little operator error.
Regards,
kev35
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