This crash site was visited during an HML Assessment on Wednesday 7th October. Event and Historical Information:On 17 January 1939, Avro Anson L9149 was being used for navigation and observers training flying by the Southampton Training Aviation Company based at Hamble. The plan had been to fly to Coventry via Read more…
This crash site was visited during an HML Assessment on Wednesday 7th October. Event and Historical Information:This aircraft was used by the US Navy for anti-submarine and reconnaissance duties. On 24 August 1944, this Liberator took off from the US Naval base at Dunkeswell for a routine familiarisation training flight. Read more…
Date of Crash: July 6th, 1942 Event and Historical Information:This Wellington was built by Vickers at Chester and assigned to 22 Operational Training Unit (OTU) at Wellesbourne Mountford. It was being flown by a Canadian crew on 6 July 1942 when the aircraft met heavy cloud. It is believed that Read more…
Date of Crash: September 5th 1943 Event and Historical Information:On 5 September 1943, this Lancaster was undertaking a cross-country night flying exercise from Winthorpe when it crashed north of Fan Foel at around 620m. The crew comprised Sgt N T Duxbury, pilot; Pilot Officer V R Folkerson, navigator; Sgt R Read more…
Date of Crash: November 20th 1944 Event and Historical Information:On 20 November 1944, a Vickers Wellington MF509 assigned to 22 Operational Training Unit at Wellesbourne Mountford crashed on Carreg Goch at around 520m. The aircraft was on cross-country night flying training exercise when it developed trouble with its starboard engine. Read more…
Date of Crash: October 9th 1953 Event and Historical Information:On 9 October 1953, this Vampire VZ106 was assigned to 233 OCU was undertaking a training flight from RAF Pembrey. It crashed on the west slope of Fan Hir at around 620m. The crewman was killed.
Date of Crash: September 25th, 1942 Event and Historical Information:On 25 September 1942, this Wellington was assigned to 12 Operation Training Unit (OTU) at Chipping Warden and was undertaking a cross-country night flying exercise when it crashed south of Fan Hir at around 510m. The cause given was that the Read more…
September 1st – 27th 2021: Climb two of the best peaks in Ladakh in 2021 · A chance to climb one of the less technically demanding 7000m+ peaks in the Indian Himalayas – Nun 7135m · Acclimatisation climb on Martho Kangri (5960m) Please contact me via www.bigfootservices.co.uk for the full itinerary.
March 16th: Having completed my annual equipment review for my work as an International Mountain Leader I visited Up and Under in Cardiff today. As usual the services was excellent and many thanks to Jim for assisting me with purchasing new boots and waterproof over trousers: Lowa Camino Boots and Read more…
Saturday 15th February: An illustrated talk about a very recent trek to Everest Base Camp. All your questions answered if you’re planning a trip to Nepal. Venue: The Visitor Centre: Brecon Beacons National Park Authority near Libanus. Cost: Free of charge but a charitable donation would be appreciated. Bookings: admin@freedom-days.co.uk Read more…