Vickers Wellington LN181
4.2 miles away
Northamptonshire
Vickers Wellington HF641
Roade, South Northamptonshire
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
Type
Cenotaph
Inscription
In memory of the Royal Canadian Air Force crew who lost their lives when their Wellington bomber HF641 was struck by lightning and exploded over Roade on 29th June 1944. [crew names listed on memorial].
Location
Roade, South Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
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Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
HF641
Date of Loss
1944-06-29
Crew
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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