Site Record

Archaeological remains associated with this loss are not confirmed as present at this location, as the aircraft was reported salvaged.

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 1RZ.

Event and Historical Information:
This Henley's service life included assignments to 3 ATS, 4 BGS, 1 AACU and 1605 Flight. On 4 February 1943, the aircraft crashed on the shore 3 miles north of Tywyn.

Sources include:
Air Ministry Form 1180, RAF Museum Hendon
Halley, J J, 1979, Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000 to L9999, pg21
Halley, J J, 1993, Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000 to N9999, pg32

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, January 2011.