Bomber Command Memorial Register

Vickers Wellington LN181

NorthamptonshireWellington

Yardley Gobion, East Northamptonshire

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The Memorial

Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
DEDICATED TO THE CANADIAN CREW OF THE RAF WELLINGTON Mk X LN181 OF 82 OTU Which crashed in Yardly Gobion on the night of 20th March 1944, killing all eight crew members. [crew names listed on memorial]

Location

Yardley Gobion, East Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
LN181
Date of Loss
1944-03-20

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Sources

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

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