This record comprises a documentary reference to a casualty which has been assigned to the maritime named location DEE ESTUARY pending more information which may allow a more precise location for the loss to be assigned.

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 Master was built by Philip & Powis, Woodley, and was assigned to 5 FTS (flying Training School). The aircraft was abandoned in a spin in cloud and crashed into the River Dee on 24 September 1940.

Sources include:
Halley, J J, 1993, Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000 to N9999, pg200

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

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, February 2011.