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Peak District Air Accident Research

Peak District Air Accident Research

 Peak District Air Accident Research

 

Wellington Mk.X HE226 of No.17 OTU crashed on Bycliffe Moor near Conistone in Wharfedale North Yorkshire on the 28th May 1945 whilst on a cross country flight from Turweston.

 

 

Crew / Passengers Rank - If Applicable Position e.g. Pilot Status
Edward Cyril Cole Warrant Officer Pilot  Killed
James Mann Sergeant Navigator Killed
Arthur John Griffiths Flight Sergeant  Bomb Aimer Killed
John Duncan Sergeant  Wireless Op. / Air gunner Killed
Herbert Henry Rawnsley Sergeant  Air gunner Killed

 

The pilot of the aircraft was buried at Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, below is photograph of his grave.

Due to the sun being low in the sky the detail on the headstone didn't show very well.

 

Wreckage from HE226

A large amount of airframe is still at the site, gathered into collections in pits.

 

Shredded tyre from HE226

Both of the tires from the main wheels are on site, although in a rather poor state.

 

Wreckage from HE226

This photo looks along the line of pits that contain most of the wreckage.

 

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