Aircraft crash site investigations and aviation archaeology.
1st July 2021 (Crash Site investigation Canceled)
Ministry of Defence licence application to excavate Hereford I L6067 refused as human remains believed to be still buried at crash site.
Right: Pilot Sgt Oswald George Day
Ministry of Defence licence application to excavate Hereford I L6067 refused as human remains believed to be still buried at crash site.
Right: Pilot Sgt Oswald George Day
27th May 2021 (Crash Investigation)
Investigation into the crash of Hereford I that crashed near souldern on the 1st August 1940, aircraft from 16 O.T.U. Upper Hayford serial No. L6067
Licence applied for on 27th May 2021
Investigation into the crash of Hereford I that crashed near souldern on the 1st August 1940, aircraft from 16 O.T.U. Upper Hayford serial No. L6067
Licence applied for on 27th May 2021
10th August 2019
Crash Site Investigation Miles Master II
Crash Site Investigation Miles Master II
10th August 2019
Eye witness to wellington crash prompts new investigation into a tragic loss. Local historian John Panter kindly showed us the general location of a wellington crash witness by him at the time. This site is now under further investigation.
Eye witness to wellington crash prompts new investigation into a tragic loss. Local historian John Panter kindly showed us the general location of a wellington crash witness by him at the time. This site is now under further investigation.
6th July 2019
Aircraft Crash Site Investigation.
Rare Boulton Paul Overstrand site located. M.O.D. Licence applied for.
Aircraft Crash Site Investigation.
Rare Boulton Paul Overstrand site located. M.O.D. Licence applied for.
1st June - 10th August 2019.
Crash Investigation.
F-5A-3-LO 42-12774.
Pilot: Earl W Bierer.
15th February 1943.
Contact with several land owners has taken place to establish the location and the current land owners of the crash site area.
Crash Investigation.
F-5A-3-LO 42-12774.
Pilot: Earl W Bierer.
15th February 1943.
Contact with several land owners has taken place to establish the location and the current land owners of the crash site area.
14th November 2018
B17 site under investigation.
B17 site under investigation.
28th September 2018
Blenheim site under investigation.
Blenheim site under investigation.
18th May 2018.
Eye witness to three WW2 aircraft crashes provides the society with valuable historical information, sites now being researched for possible further investigation.
Eye witness to three WW2 aircraft crashes provides the society with valuable historical information, sites now being researched for possible further investigation.
27th May 2016
Wellington the Hollows, Information obtained from local resident.
Wellington the Hollows, Information obtained from local resident.
21st June 2014 (crash Site Investigation)
B-17 42-31469 306th Bomb Group (H)
Location: Near Bletsoe Castle, Bledsoe, Bedfordshire, England.
B-17 42-31469 306th Bomb Group (H)
Location: Near Bletsoe Castle, Bledsoe, Bedfordshire, England.
29th September 2013.
Investigation and recovery of Vickers Wellington X HZ375.
Location: Charndon, Bucks England.
Investigation and recovery of Vickers Wellington X HZ375.
Location: Charndon, Bucks England.
September 2007.
Investigation and recovery of Mustang III FX876
Location: Oaksfield, Goulds Farm, Rayne, Essex, England.
Investigation and recovery of Mustang III FX876
Location: Oaksfield, Goulds Farm, Rayne, Essex, England.
November 1996
Recovery of Messerschmitt Bf 109G-5 Wnr.27107 Uffz Blochberger.
Location: Ecretteville Normandie France.
Recovery of Messerschmitt Bf 109G-5 Wnr.27107 Uffz Blochberger.
Location: Ecretteville Normandie France.
November 1994.
Recovery of Mosquito VI SZ963 W/C Oats.
Location: Bottendorf Germany.
Recovery of Mosquito VI SZ963 W/C Oats.
Location: Bottendorf Germany.
June 1992
Recovery of Junkers Ju88A-4 Wnr. 140099 Uffz Straube.
Location: Blackbrook, North Holmwood, Surrey, England.
Recovery of Junkers Ju88A-4 Wnr. 140099 Uffz Straube.
Location: Blackbrook, North Holmwood, Surrey, England.
21st July 1991.
Investigation and recovery of Hawker Hurricane I P3897. Battle of Britain loss.
Location: Speen, Bucks England.
Investigation and recovery of Hawker Hurricane I P3897. Battle of Britain loss.
Location: Speen, Bucks England.
24th June 1984 (Crash Site Investigation relating to B17 42-3449)
5th June 1982.
Investigation into the crash of Gloster Gauntlet K5264)(Parts found)
Location: Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks England.
Investigation into the crash of Gloster Gauntlet K5264)(Parts found)
Location: Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks England.
17th February 1982
B-24 Liberator 42-51345 392 BG crash site investigation.
B-24 Liberator 42-51345 392 BG crash site investigation.
October 1981 to May 1982.
Handley Page Hampden Mk.I, Serial L4203, No. 185 Squadron R.A.F.
Location: Widmer End, near High Wycombe Buckinghamshire.
Handley Page Hampden Mk.I, Serial L4203, No. 185 Squadron R.A.F.
Location: Widmer End, near High Wycombe Buckinghamshire.
January 1981.
Mustang
Location: Bellingdon, near Chesham Buckinghamshire.
Mustang
Location: Bellingdon, near Chesham Buckinghamshire.
September 1980 to January 1981.
Avro Lancaster Mk.III, Serial PB475, No. 582 Squadron R.A.F., P.F.F.
Location: Bellingdon, near Chesham Buckinghamshire.
Avro Lancaster Mk.III, Serial PB475, No. 582 Squadron R.A.F., P.F.F.
Location: Bellingdon, near Chesham Buckinghamshire.
October 1978 to December 1978.
Vickers Wellington Mk.X, Serial LN660 No. 11 O.T.U. R.A.F.
Location: Quainton, Buckinghamshire.
Vickers Wellington Mk.X, Serial LN660 No. 11 O.T.U. R.A.F.
Location: Quainton, Buckinghamshire.
February 1976 to March 1976.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V (converted to type C) Serial: R7021, No. 1 P.R.U. R.A.F.
Location: Cookly Green, Oxfordshire.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V (converted to type C) Serial: R7021, No. 1 P.R.U. R.A.F.
Location: Cookly Green, Oxfordshire.
August 1973 to September 1973.
Vickers Wellington Mk.Ic Serial L7891, 23 O.T.U. R.A.F.
Location: Waterstock, Oxfordshire.
Vickers Wellington Mk.Ic Serial L7891, 23 O.T.U. R.A.F.
Location: Waterstock, Oxfordshire.
May 1972 to June 1972.
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I, Serial N1627 264 Squadron R.A.F.
Location: Marlow Buckinghamshire
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I, Serial N1627 264 Squadron R.A.F.
Location: Marlow Buckinghamshire
March 1972 to April 1972.
de Havilland Mosquito Mk. PRXVI Serial NS555 802nd Reconnaissance Squadron. 8th U.S.A.
Location: Pinions, High Wycombe
de Havilland Mosquito Mk. PRXVI Serial NS555 802nd Reconnaissance Squadron. 8th U.S.A.
Location: Pinions, High Wycombe
October 1971 to December 1971.
Messerschmitt Me410 16/KG2 (Aircraft crash investigation and recovery)
Location: Radnage Buckinghamshire
Messerschmitt Me410 16/KG2 (Aircraft crash investigation and recovery)
Location: Radnage Buckinghamshire
