Handley Page Hampden AD783
3.9 miles away
Lincolnshire
Handley Page Hampden AT219
North Hykeham, Lincoln
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Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
In Memory on the 14th April 1942 a Handley Page Hampden B1 Aircraft No. AT219 of the RCAF Squadron 420 Based at RAF Waddington Crashed at This Site Shortly After Take-off Whilst Attempting to Return to Base Following the Failure of Both Engines. Tragically All 4 Airmen on Board Lost Their Lives. [crew names listed on memorial] Four Brave Young Men - You Will Be Remembered
Location
North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Aircraft Type
Hampden
Serial Number
AT219
Squadron
RCAF SQUADRON 420
Date of Loss
1942-04-14
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