Bristol Blenheim Iv V5455 114 Sqn, crash 9 June 1942 - Brisley, Norfolk
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The site of a crashed Bristol Blenheim, which crashed in June 1942, with the loss of its three young crew members. A memorial now stands on the site of the crash.
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Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/20/2016
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"9 June 1942. Crash site of Bristol Blenheim, in village pond.
Crashed when attempting to turn back to West Raynham with engine trouble.
The three members of the crew were all killed.
Pilot Officer John Graham, aged 21, is buried in St Mary's churchyard, East Raynham.
Sergeant Michael Beaufoy, aged 19, who left his collection of swing records to the RAF mess at West Raynham.
Sergeant Leslie Harrowell, aged 22.
Memorial placed on site in 2000; area now cleared as a memorial.
This particular Bristol Blenheim, and her crew, took part in Operation Millenium, the first RAF 'thousand bomber raid' on Cologne."
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