Bristol Blenheim Mk.I K7076 of No.54 OTU crashed on Arnagill Moor north of Pateley Bridge on the 27th January 1941

Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV

 

Robert Merton Graham Pilot Officer Pilot Injured

 

The pilot of the aircraft was on a training flight from RAF Church Fenton when the aircraft crashed on Arnagill Moor between Pateley Bridge and Colsterdale.

P/O Graham was later promoted up to the rank of Squadron Leader before being killed on the 10th September 1943 while serving with No.255 Squadron in the Mediterranean. That unit was operating Beaufighters in the nightfighter role.

Wreckage at the crash site of Bristol Blenheim K7076 on Arnagill Moor, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire
A reasonable amount of wreckage remains at this site, probably due to it location not being widely know, above is a photo showing the remaining wreckage.
Wreckage at the crash site of Bristol Blenheim K7076 on Arnagill Moor, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire
Above is another photograph of the wreckage shown in the first photo.