Crash site of Second World War German Heinkel A1+BT, next to Ravens Cottage (EHER 49666)
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Summary
The crash site of a German Heikel A1+BT which exploded on impact, killing four of its five crew members, on 24th August 1940. The fifth had parachuted to safety. The crew members were originally buried in Maldon cemetery but were reburied in the German War Graves cemetery at Cannock Chase in 1959.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8481 0966 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Crash site of a German Heinkel A1+BT next to Ravens Cottage on 24th August 1940. The aircraft exploded on impact and four crew members were killed, a fifth had previously parachuted to safety. The crew members were originally buried in Maldon cemetery, before being exhumed and reburied in the German War Graves cemetery at Cannock Chase in 1959. <1>
Sources
- --- SEX74242 Bibliographic reference: Nunn, S.P. and Wyatt, A.L.. 1987. Heinkels over Heybridge.