Vickers Wellington Z8799

above Horwich, Chorley

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The Memorial

Type

Board / Plaque / Tablet

Inscription

In Loving Memory of Flt.sgt.joe Timperon on This 60th Anniversary of Their Crash 16 11 2003 Proudly Remembered by His Sister Mary, Sister-in-law Shirley and Family Members in South Australia

Location

above Horwich, Chorley, Lancashire

Community Connection

Sister Mary, Sister-in-law Shirley, and family members in South Australia

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type

Wellington

Serial Number

Z8799

Crew (1 member)

Rank	Name	Role	Age	Nationality	Fate	Burial / Status
Flight Sergeant	J Timperon	—	—	—	Unknown	—

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Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)

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Last updated 2026-04-12

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