Avro Lancaster R5694
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Leicestershire
Plungar Lancaster Memorial
Plungar, Leicestershire
Comprehensive Record
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The Memorial
It is maintained by Plungar Parish Meeting.
Type
Memorial stone
Inscription
In Memory of the Crew of Lancaster Bomber ED549 Which Crashed Close to This Site on Returning from Operations in France 5th March 1943 [names of Crew Who Perished Inscribed on Memorial] [name of Sole Survivor Inscribed on Memorial] Was the Sole Survivor We Will Remember Them
LocationApproximate Location
Plungar, Leicestershire, Leicestershire
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What Happened
On March 5, 1943, Lancaster bomber ED549, belonging to 100 Squadron, tragically crashed near this site upon its return from operations in France. Among the crew, only one individual survived - the sole survivor. This memorial honors the remaining members of the crew who perished that day.
Community Connection
This event is commemorated through a memorial unveiled in 2012 to honor the crew.
Remembrance
Do you know of any commemorative events or annual services held at this memorial? We would love to hear from local communities who remember.
Share remembrance informationAircraft & Operation Details
Sarang tebuan jangan dijolokAircraft Type
Lancaster
Serial Number
ED549
Squadron
100 Sqdn.Station
Grimsby (Waltham)
Date of Loss
1943-03-05
Crew (8 members)
About the Crew
Unknown (sole survivor)
Sole survivor of the crash, name inscribed on memorial
Memorial Care
parish council
Organisation
Plungar Parish Meeting
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Leicester Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
Plungar Parish Meetingparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
Imperial War MuseumsRetrieved 2026-03-23
IWM War Memorials Register entry for the Lancaster Bomber ED549 memorial at Plungar. Records the memorial as commemorating the crew lost when the aircraft crashed near the village on 5 March 1943.
What you'll find: The Plungar Lancaster Memorial honoring fallen crew from IWM War Memorials Register.
IWM memorial reference 80471Memorial catalogued in national War Memorials Register
TracesOfWar.comRetrieved 2026-03-23
International crash site database entry for Lancaster ED549 at Plungar. Records the memorial at the crash site with details of the 100 Squadron aircraft lost during a mine-laying operation return.
What you'll find: Explore the Lancaster Memorial at Plungar: International crash site database entry for ED549, detailing the 100 Squadron's tragic loss during a mine-laying mission.
Listed in international crash sites databaseAircraft was returning from mine-laying operation over France
War Memorials OnlineRetrieved 2026-03-23
War Memorials Online listing for the Lancaster ED549 memorial at Plungar. Community-maintained record of the granite memorial stone unveiled on 22 September 2012 following a service at St Helen's Church.
What you'll find: The Plungar Lancaster Memorial: A community-maintained granite tribute unveiled in 2012 after a solemn service at St Helen's Church.
Memorial unveiled 22 September 2012Granite headstone-shaped stone with information boardBBMF flyover at dedication ceremonyChampioned by local historian Tim Chamberlain
Aviation Safety NetworkRetrieved 2026-03-23
Aviation accident database entry for Lancaster ED549. Records the aircraft attempted to land at Langar aerodrome in poor visibility but sank into ground in semi-stalled condition, aggravated by port inner engine failure and communication failure.
What you'll find: Explore aviation safety incident details of Lancaster ED549 landing mishap at Langar aerodrome.
Attempted landing at Langar aerodromePort inner engine failureCommunication failure contributed to crashSemi-stalled condition on approach
Nearby Memorials
Sources
Imperial War Museums (retrieved 2026-03-23)
TracesOfWar.com (retrieved 2026-03-23)
War Memorials Online (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Aviation Safety Network (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Geograph / IWM (memorial/80471) (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-04-09
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