Maritime record MAB1442 - CRAIGINOUR
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Summary
A German Junkers 88 bomber is recorded as having crashed at Craiginour (also named as Craignor Hillside) on 5 September 1941.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7457 8675 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO78NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbervie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A German Junkers 88 bomber is recorded as having crashed at Craiginour (also named as Craignor Hillside) on 5 September 1941. The exact location is unclear. The plane was completing a maritime patrol flight along the east coast when it flew into high ground. All four crew members were killed: they are buried in Dyce cemetery (Aberdeen City HER NJ81NE0061)
SSEN, 2024, HURLIE 400KV SUBSTATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (Bibliographic reference). SAB4889.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO78NW0023;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4889 Bibliographic reference: SSEN. 2024. HURLIE 400KV SUBSTATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 9 2026 1:07PM
