Handley Page Halifax JD105 and F86 Sabre XD733
2.8 miles away
North Yorkshire
Handley Page Halifax LK878
Felixkirk, Hambleton
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The Memorial
Type
Stone of remembrance
Inscription
World War II Air Crash 15th January 1945 on Route from Topcliffe Airfield Halifax Mk III Lk 878 - 1659 H.C.U. Topcliffe Crashed Here on 15th January 1945 at 2058 Hours Flying Circuits and Landings Taking Off at 2055 Hours, Duration of Flight Only 3 Minutes Crew of 9, All Killed in Crash [crew names listed on memorial]
Location
Felixkirk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
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Aircraft Type
Halifax
Serial Number
LK878
Date of Loss
1945-01-15
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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