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 Protected Place 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 Defiant was built by Boulton Paul, Wolverhampton, and, at time of loss, was assigned to 256 Squadron. The aircraft's engine cut out and it crashlanded on beach at Rhyl on 31 August 1941.

Sources include:
Halley, J J, 1993, Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000 to N9999, pg123
Halley, J J, 1977, Royal Air Force Aircraft N1000 to N9999, pg10

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

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, February 2011.