Vickers Wellington X3790
4.1 miles away
Buckinghamshire
Vickers Wellington BK491
Thornborough, Aylesbury Vale
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF (4 Names) Who lost their lives when Wellington BK491 of 26 OTU left Little Horwood and crashed in a field of Nash End Farm at 18.55 hrs, 30th December 1943. Dedicated on 30th November 2013 Loved in life Honoured in death Cherished in memory.
Location
Thornborough, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire
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Nash End Farm
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Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
BK491
Date of Loss
1943-12-30
Crew
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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