Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this vessel 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 Queen Bee was built by De Havilland at Hatfield and, at time of loss, was assigned to 1 AACU (Anti-Aircraft Cooperation Unit). The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and glided into the cliff 2miles north of Aberporth on 16 June 1941.

Sources include:
Halley, J J, 1993, Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000 to N9999, pg90

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

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, February 2011.