Burn — 578 Squadron RAF Memorial Panels, Burn Methodist Chapel
3.9 miles away
North Yorkshire
Handley Page Halifax JB798
Selby
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The Memorial
Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
On 10th May 1944 in the Early Morning an R.A.F. Aeroplane Struck the Spire of This Church and Fell on Buildings Nearby. The Spire Was Demolished and Other Extensive Damage Was Done to the Church and Adjoining Buildings. The Names of Those Who Then Lost Their Lives Are Inscribed Below. Restoration of the Building Was Begun on 10th May. 1949 and the Church Was Re-dedicated on 11th December .1950 Civilian Parishioners [crew names listed on memorial] Aeroplane Crew R.A.A.F [crew names listed on memorial]
Location
Selby, North Yorkshire
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Civilian parishioners lost their lives when the aircraft struck the church spire and fell on nearby buildings
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Aircraft Type
Halifax
Serial Number
JB798
Date of Loss
1944-05-10
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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