Short Stirling W7628
11.8 miles away
Kent
Handley Page Hampden P4399
Dartford
Good Record
The Memorial
Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives Near This Site on the 31 July 1941 When Hampden Bomber P4399 Crashed Killing 3 Aircrew of NO.61 Squadron and 3 Civilians of Dartford. RAF Aircrew [crew names listed on memorial] Civilians [crew names listed on memorial] This Memorial Was Dedicated on 10 November 2009 by Councillor Jeremy Kite Leader of Dartford Borough Council.
Location
Dartford, Kent
Community Connection
3 civilians of Dartford killed in the crash
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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