Desborough Fortress Memorial
0.2 miles away
Northamptonshire
Vickers Wellington HF570
Desborough, Northampton
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The Memorial
Type
Stone of remembrance
Inscription
In Memory of [crew names listed on memorial] Who Died Near This Spot in the Crash of Welligton Bomber HF570 on the 5th of September 1944 and of Their Unselfish, Gallant Sacrifice in the Cause of Freedom. These Men Were Members of Bomber Command, 84 Operational Training Unit Based at RAF Desborough. We Also Recognise the Sacrifice of Other Airmen Who Lost Their Lives During Training at RAF Desborough
Location
Desborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire
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Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
HF570
Date of Loss
1944-09-05
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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