Bomber Command Memorial Register

Short Stirling BF523

KentStirling

Manston, Thanet

Partial Record

The Memorial

Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
Short Stirling Mk 111 - Bf 523 (circumstances of Loss) No Crew Member Survived. The Crew Members Were:- [crew names listed on memorial]

Location

Manston, Thanet, Kent

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Stirling
Serial Number
BF523

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Nearby Memorials

Manston Handley Page Halifax
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Kent

Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)
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Last updated 2026-04-12

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