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

The remains of this aircraft are designated as a Controlled Site under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. 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 Botha was built by Blackburn, Brough, and, at time of loss, was assigned to 11 RS (Radio School). The aircraft ditched into the River Dee off Bagillt, Flinshire, in bad weather on 8 January 1943.

Sources include:
Halley, J J, 1993, Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000 to N9999, pg70

WWW resources:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/Personnel/SPVA/AviationArchaeology.htm

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, February 2011.