Bomber Command Memorial Register

Vickers Wellington HZ251

West YorkshireWellington

Bradley, Kirklees

Good Record

The Memorial

Type
Wall
Inscription
LEST WE FORGET In memory of the Polish airmen who lost their lives here flying a Vickers Wellington XI HZ251 on September 23rd 1943 [crew names listed on memorial] The Fallen They have passed beyond the stress and storm of mortal strife through the gateways of the morning to a wider life asking only this of us, that we with faith and pride remember in the after years the things for which they died. (Patience Strong)

Location

Bradley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Community Connection

The Fallen/ They have passed beyond the stress and storm of mortal strife/ through the gateways of the morning to a wider life/ asking only this of us, that we with faith/ and pride/ remember in the after years the things for/ which they died.

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
HZ251
Date of Loss
1943-09-23

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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