Monument record MHG30820 - Aircraft Crash Site, Westerdale

Summary

Hurricane aircraft crash site

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 176 503 (200m by 200m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND15SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A Hurricane aircraft crashed on August 27th, 1941. No further details surrounding the circumstances of the crash. Serial No. Z5145. Sqd. 331.

Information supplied by Alan Clark, 11/04/02.
Macclesfield Aviation Group, a member of the British Aviation Archaeological Council.
J Aitken : 15/04/02.

Website - www.the-ateam.supanet.com or e-mail at Clark@theateam69.fsnet.co.uk
Website details supplied by A Clark, 11/04/02.
J Aitken : 17/04/02.

It was noted during a field survey in July 2008 that the recorded location of this crash site lies within forestry. It is not known what, if anything, remains of the aircraft, nor can the exact crash location be determined. <1>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: David J Smith. 1997. High Ground Wrecks and Relics. 4th. 12.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Jim Hughs. 1999. A Steep Turn to The Stars, A history of aviation in the Moray Firth.. 2nd.
  • --- Text/Publication/Monograph: Watson G. 04/02. Early Flying In The North Of Scotland. 6. 15-17.
  • <1> Text/Report/Environmental Statement: CFA Archaeology Ltd. 2009. Halsary Windfarm Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 11/2009. Digital (scanned as PDF).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 14 2010 2:24PM

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