Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI SM278 of 567 Squadron RAF crashed on the 16th September 1945 on Arden Great Moor in the North Yorkshire Moors. The pilot was returning the aircraft from Acklington to Manston following the celebration of Battle of Britain day.
|
Crew / Passengers |
Rank - If Applicable |
Position e.g. Pilot |
Status |
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John Burleigh Compton Catterns |
Flight Lieutenant |
Pilot |
Killed |
A small amount of wreckage can still be found at the site today. There once was virtually the entire aircraft at the site but the bulk of the wreckage was removed many years ago.