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De Havilland Queen Bee V4763

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NPRN515750
Map ReferenceSH98SE
Grid ReferenceSH9670382189
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteAIRCRAFT
PeriodModern
Description
Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this aircraft 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 assigned to 1 AACU. The aircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire and crashed off Towyn on 6 May 1941.

Sources include:
Halley, J J, 1983, Royal Air Force Aircraft V1000-V9999, W1000 - W9999, pg17

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

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, January 2011.