WW2 Bomber Pilot Plaque. Northamptonshire.

Little Friend · Jul 7, 2015

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Farnes

I took these 06-07-2015 behind, and within St Peter and St Paul's church, Chipping Warden, Northants.

Little Friend · Jul 7, 2015

I took these 06-07-2015. This memorial is 200 yards or so South from the Church along the Battlefields trail.

Little Friend · Jul 7, 2015

Entrance, and track leading to the memorial.

Peter Clare · Jul 7, 2015

Details of the above losses...

18 April 1945

12 OTU
Wellington X LP286
Op. Training.

Took off at 1238 Hours from Chipping Warden for a cross country. The aircraft returned to base in the wake of starboard engine failure and failed to land on the first attempt, going round again the aircraft stalled and crashed at 1403 hours into Edgcote Park on the south-east side of the airfield, catching fire immediately.

Crew as listed above.

Peter Clare · Jul 7, 2015

20 October 1941

12 OTU
Wellington IC R1037
Op. Traning

Took Off from Chipping Warden for night training. crashed at 2310 hours into the nearby village while trying to go round again, bursting into flames.

Crew.

P/O. K. Farnes +
P/O. C H. Hayes Injured (Died the following day of his injuries)
Sgt. C W. Brumby Injured
Sgt. Ralph Injured.

Little Friend · Jul 7, 2015

Glass panel within the Church. Not the easiest to photograph due to it's high location as shown.

Little Friend · Jul 9, 2015

Also saw this within the Church. The signature of King George R I. The photograph of the Wellington was up for sale that day at the money raising event within the Church. I was told to put in a offer for it if I would like to have it, sadly no-,more room for such delights. No-doubt someone bought it, just hope that it's gone to a good home.