Flying out of RAF Wellebourne for a nightime navigation exercise. Shortly before 20.50 hrs the crew sent a radio message asking permission to go below cloud as they were having trouble with the starboard engine. They descended and hit the hill.
All six crewman were killed.
They were
Sgt CHARLES HAMEL Pilot
Sgt JULES ROBERT RENE VILLENEUVE Nav
F/O WILLIAM JOSEPH ALLISON B/A
Sgt JOSEPH PAUL ERNEST BURKE WO/AG
Sgt ARTHUR GROUIX A/G
Sgt GERARD DUSABLON A/G
Probaly this parks best preserved crash site, it is often visited by enthusiasts and casual walkers alike .
Despite feeling in the middle of nowhere once there, it is in fact quite easy to get to without too much hardship..
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