Bomber Command Memorial Register

Avro Lancaster LM720

61 SquadronNorfolkLancaster

Salthouse, North Norfolk

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The Memorial

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Inscription
Lancaster Mk III LM720, 61 Squadron Skellingthorpe Dedicated to the Memory of the Crew of the Above Aircraft Who Died When It Crashed into Bard Hill Chel Radar Pylon Returning from a Raid on Merseburg, on 15th January 1945. [crew names listed on memorial]

Location

Salthouse, North Norfolk, Norfolk

Community Connection

Dedicated to The Memory of The Crew of The Above Aircraft Who Died

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Lancaster
Serial Number
LM720
Squadron
61 Squadron
Date of Loss
1945-01-15

Crew

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Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)
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Last updated 2026-04-12

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