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Pidley Mosquito Memorial
Pidley, Cambridgeshire
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
It is maintained by Pidley Parish Council.
Type
Memorial stone
Inscription
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LocationApproximate Location
Pidley, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire
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OS Grid Ref: TL 335 778
What Happened
Mosquito DK300, operated by 1655 Mosquito Training Unit from RAF Warboys, was on a training flight on 22 July 1944 when it crashed near Pidley, Cambridgeshire. Flight Lieutenant John Wilmer and Flying Officer Adam Carter H. McConnell-Jones were both killed. Engine Fitter James Henry of 1409 Met Flight was also recorded among those lost at the site. No survivors are noted from the crash.
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Share remembrance informationAircraft & Operation Details
Aircraft Type
Mosquito
Serial Number
DK300
Squadron
1655 MTU
Station
Warboys
Date of Loss
1944-07-22
Crew (1 member)
Memorial Care
parish council
Organisation
Pidley Parish Council
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Ramsey & District Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
Pidley Parish Councilparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
RAF Pathfinders ArchiveRetrieved 2026-03-23
RAF Pathfinders Archive documenting Mosquito squadron crews and related topics including 1655 Mosquito Training Unit at RAF Warboys. The MTU trained Pathfinder crews for operations, and losses during training were a significant cost of preparing elite navigation and target-marking crews.
What you'll find: Explore RAF Pathfinders Archive's documentation of Mosquito squadron crews, including 1655 Mosquito Training Unit at RAF Warboys and their role in Pathfinder operations.
1655 MTU was a Pathfinder training unitBased at RAF WarboysTrained crews for Pathfinder Force operations
Nearby Memorials
Sources
RAF Pathfinders Archive (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Geograph Cambridgeshire (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-03-21
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