Bomber Command Memorial Register

Handley Page Hampden AD783

455 SquadronLincolnshireHampden

Eagle, North Kesteven

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The Memorial

Type
Obelisk
Inscription
(Bomber Command Badge) (455 Sqn R.A.A.F. badge) In Memory of [crew names listed on memorial] The crew of R.A.A.F. Handley-Page Hampden AD783 Died at Eagle on the 13th February 1942 Remembered with honour

Location

Eagle, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Community Connection

The crew of R.A.A.F. (Royal Australian Air Force)

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Hampden
Serial Number
AD783
Squadron
455 Squadron
Date of Loss
1942-02-13

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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