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Bransby Hampden Memorial
Bransby, Lincolnshire
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
It is maintained by Bransby Parish Meeting.
Type
Memorial stone
Inscription
In Memory of the Crew of a Handley Page Hampden Bomber Who Lost Their Lives When the Plane Crashed in This Field After Taking Off from Scampton RAF Station on 25th January 1942 [crew Names Inscribed on Memorial]
LocationApproximate Location
Bransby, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire
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What Happened
49 Squadron Association : Personnel Index - Detail Norwood West Cemetery, Lambeth, London 6 January, 1942; CRASH AT SOUTH CARLTON: At 07.00hrs on the morning of Tuesday 6th, Hampden AD896 M-Mother, approached Scampton to land after night training. As the aircraft passed over the small hamlet of South Carlton, one of the engines suddenly cut out. The aircraft stalled then fell into Middle Street killing two of the crew including the pilot, Sgt Geoffrey West. Also killed in this tragic accident was wireless operator, Sgt George Atkins. Fortunately there were no civilian casualties in the village. It cannot be established if these were the only two airmen aboard the aircraft that fatal morning.
Community Connection
It was unveiled on 25 January 1992 and dedicated to the crew of this aircraft lost during World War II.
Remembrance
Do you know of any commemorative events or annual services held at this memorial? We would love to hear from local communities who remember.
Share remembrance informationAircraft & Operation Details
Crew (6 members)
Memorial Care
parish council
Organisation
Bransby Parish Meeting
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Gainsborough & District Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
Bransby Parish Meetingparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
IWM War Memorials RegisterRetrieved 2026-03-23
IWM records the memorial to Hampden AT129 which crashed at Bransby on 25 January 1942. The aircraft was coded EA-O of 49 Squadron based at RAF Scampton.
What you'll find: Detailed record of Bransby Hampden Memorial, including crash site, aircraft details, and squadron information.
IWM reference: memorial/20274Aircraft code: EA-O
GeographRetrieved 2026-03-23
Photograph and description of the memorial to Hampden AT129 at Bransby. The memorial is within a wooden shelter at the Bransby Equestrian Centre, commemorating the four crew of 49 Squadron who were killed.
What you'll find: Detailed Memorial Description and Location: Explore photos, history of Bransby Hampden AT129's tribute at Bransby Equestrian Centre.
Memorial within wooden shelter at Bransby Equestrian Centre
49 Squadron AssociationRetrieved 2026-03-23
The 49 Squadron Association personnel index records details of the crew lost in Hampden AT129. The aircraft suffered double engine failure shortly after departing Scampton for operations over Brest, banked steeply to port and crashed.
What you'll find: Crew Profiles and Operational Details: The 49 Squadron Association's index provides comprehensive information on the lost crew of Hampden AT129, which crashed during a mission over Brest in WW2.
Double engine failure on departure for Brest operationsCrew: Sgt Stewart (23), Sgt Northrop (22), Sgt Hibbitt (21), Sgt Jardine (20)Sgt Jardine was on attachment from 408 Squadron
Nearby Memorials
Sources
IWM War Memorials Register (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Geograph (retrieved 2026-03-23)
49 Squadron Association (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-04-09
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