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Chipping Warden (2) R.1037 Memorial

Chipping Warden (2), Northamptonshire

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Location

Chipping Warden (2), Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

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Aircraft & Operation Details

12 OTU badgeLeads the field
Aircraft Type
Wellington R.1037
Squadron
12 OTU
Station
Chipping Warden
Date of Loss
1941-10-20

Crew

2 killed, 3 survived

Memorial Details

Type
Memorial plaque

Memorial Care

parish council
Organisation
Chipping Warden and Edgcote Parish Council

Local Contacts

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Daventry & District Royal British Legionbritish legion

Local remembrance and memorial support

Chipping Warden and Edgcote Parish Councilparish council

Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep

Further Reading

RAF Info (Chorley Losses)Retrieved 2026-03-23

RAF Bomber Command losses record referencing Wellington R.1037 of 12 OTU at Chipping Warden. The aircraft crashed on 20 October 1941 with two crew killed and three surviving.

Reference OTU/079 in Chorley losses12 OTU based at Chipping Warden from July 1941

Overview of RAF Chipping Warden airfield which opened in July 1941 and hosted 12 OTU until June 1945, operating Avro Ansons and Vickers Wellingtons for bomber crew training. Multiple training accidents occurred during this period.

Airfield opened July 194112 OTU operated Wellingtons and AnsonsActive as OTU until June 1945

Sources

  • Geograph(website)

Credits & Acknowledgements

Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Heritage sources
RAF Info (Chorley Losses) (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Wikipedia - RAF Chipping Warden (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Last updated 2026-03-21

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