Document record MAB51119 - MAYNE HOUSE
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Summary
On 20th March 1942, a Whitley V P499 aeroplane from RAF Bogs of Mayne overshot the runway while attempting to land in the early of the morning.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2093 6079 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
On 20th March 1942, a Whitley V P499 aeroplane from RAF Bogs of Mayne overshot the runway while attempting to land in the early of the morning. The Whitley stalled before crashing into trees and bursting into flames around 200 yards from Mayne House. All of 6 crewmen died in the crash.
Period Notes
20 MARCH 1942
HUGHES, J, 1999, A STEEP TURN TO THE STARS, P.77 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2758.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0264;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2758 Bibliographic reference: HUGHES, J. 1999. A STEEP TURN TO THE STARS. P.77.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2010 3:10PM
