Bomber Command Memorial Register

Vickers Wellington N2848

North YorkshireWellington

Buckden, Richmondshire

Comprehensive Record

The Memorial

Type
Cross
Inscription
Thanksgiving to God the Parker Family and Local People and in Memory of Five Polish Airmen Who Died Here on 31 January 1942 - Buried at Newark - the Survivor

Location

Buckden, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire

What Happened

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Community Connection

The Parker Family And Local People

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
N2848
Date of Loss
1942-01-31

Crew

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Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)
Credits & Acknowledgements
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IWM War Memorials Register
Last updated 2026-04-12

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