Site Record

Archaeological remains are not confirmed as present at this location, but may be in the vicinity.

The remains of this aircraft are designated as a Protected Place under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. The Act makes it an offence to interfere with the wreckage of any crashed, sunken or stranded military aircraft without a licence. For further information on this Act and its administration with regard to aircraft, please contact the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre, RAF Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1R

Event and Historical Information:
This Lockheed Hudson (V9127) was on a fuel consumption test flight when it crashed near Ponterwyd on 10 February 1942. The aircraft was crewed by Flight Officer Anderson, Royal Australian Air Force, and two RAF airmen from 1 FTU (Ferry Training Unit), RAF Honeybourne. The crew were killed in the accident.

Sources include:
Dyfed Archaeological Trust HER ref: 105167
Jones, I, 2007, Airfields and Landing Grounds of Wales: West
Aircraft Accident Record Card (form 1180) X003-9114, RAF Museum Hendon
Pyper, A, 2013, Military Aircraft Crash Sites in South West Wales, Dyfed Archaeological Trust Report

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, January 2014.