Plouarzel Hampden Memorial
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Ploudalmézeau Hampden Memorial
Ploudalmézeau, Finistère, France
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The Memorial
Type
Memorial stone (stèle)
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Location
Ploudalmézeau, Finistère, France, Finistère (29)
What Happened
Hampden AE225 of 144 Squadron, coded PL-N, departed North Luffenham on 24 July 1941 to attack Brest. The aircraft was intercepted by a Bf 109 and shot down, crashing near Ploudalmézeau. Three crew were killed; two became prisoners of war.
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Aircraft Type
Hampden
Serial Number
AE225
Aircraft Code
PL-N
Squadron
144 Sqn
Station
North Luffenham
Date of Loss
1941-07-24
Operation Type
Bombing — Brest
Cause of Loss
Shot down by Bf 109
Crew
5 crew — 3 killed, 2 POW
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Sources
Chorley, W.R. — Bomber Command Losses Vol. 2 (book)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Tony Hibberd (Facebook post); compiled by Holly (LifeOS)
Last updated 2026-10-23
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