Wellington X HE 324 crash
3.3 miles away
Devon
Vickers Wellington NC848
Bideford, Torridge
Partial Record
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Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
407 Squadron R.C.A.F. Coastal Command Wellington Bomber P-peter Crashed 500 Metres Beyond This Point on 7th March 1945 to Honour Their Memory [crew names listed on memorial] and the Survivor [crew names listed on memorial]
Location
Bideford, Torridge, Devon
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Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
NC848
Squadron
407 Squadron
Date of Loss
1945-03-07
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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