Bomber Command Memorial Register

Vickers Wellington R1474

149 SquadronSuffolkWellington

Beck Row, Forest Heath

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The Memorial

Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
On the 18th March 1941 'M' Mother Wellington Bomber of 149 Squadron Crashed on to This Bungalow as It Was Preparing to Land, Killing All the Crew. A German Night Intruder Was Responsible. The Occupants Mr & Mrs Titmarsh Survived. In Greatful Thanks We Remember [crew names listed on memorial] Sacrifice . Remembrance. Love

Location

Beck Row, Forest Heath, Suffolk

Community Connection

Mr & Mrs Titmarsh Survived.

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
R1474
Squadron
149 Squadron
Date of Loss
1941-03-18

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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