Document record MAB51245 - SEATOWN, LOSSIEMOUTH
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Summary
Approximate location of aircraft crash-site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2373 7032 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ27SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Drainie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Approximate location of aircraft crash-site. On 27 February 1945, Wellington LN557 crashed in Seatown, Lossiemouth, badly damaging many houses and killing six of the crew. The plane from 20 Operational Training Unit had been taking part in a night exercise. The rear gunner escaped as did all the inhabitants of the houses. No.18 Seatown was badly damaged with three outhouses totally demolished.
Period Notes
27 FEBRUARY 1945
HUGHES, J, 1999, A STEEP TURN TO THE STARS, PP.115-116 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2758.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ27SW0036;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2758 Bibliographic reference: HUGHES, J. 1999. A STEEP TURN TO THE STARS. PP.115-116.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2023 4:44PM
