Vickers Wellington R1538
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Vickers Wellington X HF465
Bridgemere, Crewe And Nantwich
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Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
R.A.F. Wellington X, Hf 465 of 12 O.T.U. Disintegrated Over Bridgemere 20. 10. 1944 in Memory of the R.a.f.v.r. Crew. [crew names listed on memorial] "they Gave Their Tomorrow for Our Today" Survivor [crew names listed on memorial]
Location
Bridgemere, Crewe And Nantwich, Cheshire
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Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
HF465
Date of Loss
1944-10-20
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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