NHER 15116 (Monument record) - World War Two aircraft crash site

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Summary

In 1941 a German bomber crash landed in this area. Three of the four crew survived and were later captured. Years after the war ended, the pilot returned to the area, but was unable to find any aircraft remains.

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Map sheet TG03NW
Civil Parish BRINTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1941.
On lands of Eastmore Farm behind Old Swan Inn, by lane leading to Fakenham to Holt road.
Crash site. Heinkel III bomber. The crew escaped and were captured at Salthouse Heath. See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU) 7 August 1979.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1977. Did Holt 'specials' hide from Heinkel crew?. 24 March.

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Record last edited

Apr 22 2024 2:48PM

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