Short Stirling LJ450

Caythorpe, South Kesteven

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The Memorial

Type

Board / Plaque / Tablet

Inscription

This Memorial Is Dedicated to the Crew of the "auben Fox" a Stirling, Mk Heavy Bomber, No LJ450 of 1654 Hbcu Shot Down at 0125 Hrs on 1 April 1944 by a Me BF410 from 11 KG51 "immelman Squadron, During a Routine Training Flight. [crew names listed on memorial] All Bailed Out and Were Uninjured This Memorial Was Unveiled on 7 July 2004 by Mr David Theaker and Gp Capt Mp. Colley, Station Commander RAF Cranwell. This Cops Has Been Left as a Memorial Site by the Theaker Family Who Witnessed the Crash and in Respect for Those Who Sacrificed So Much.

Location

Caythorpe, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Community Connection

erected by Theaker Family and GP CAPT MP.Colley, Station Commander RAF Cranwell

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type

Stirling

Serial Number

LJ450

Date of Loss

1944-04-01

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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