Maritime record MAB1443 - MAINS OF DILLAVAIRD
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Summary
An RAF Miles Master (N7625) is recorded as having crashed on 14 August 1940 when the tailplane broke of fin a dive near Mains of Dillavaird.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7400 8100 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO78SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An RAF Miles Master (N7625) is recorded as having crashed on 14 August 1940 when the tailplane broke of fin a dive near Mains of Dillavaird. Both crew were killed. Also described as 10 miles west of Stonehaven, the actual location of the crash is unclear.
SSEN, 2024, HURLIE 400KV SUBSTATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (Bibliographic reference). SAB4889.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO78SW0088;
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 1:08PM
