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Talybont-On-Usk

Wellington Bomber R1465 Memorial and Crash Site

Talybont-On-Usk

Wellington Bomber R1465 Memorial and Crash Site

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Wellington Bomber R1465 Memorial and Crash Site

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Location: Talybont-On-Usk, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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September 3, 2021

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On 6th July 1942, Wellington Bomber R1465 crashed here, killing all five of its Canadian crew. A memorial cairn marks the tragic site and some of the wreckage can still be seen. Sadly, it is one of many fatal plane crash sites across the national park.

October 27, 2020

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A crash site and memorial to a Wellington bomber that crashed, killing all five of its Canadian crew on July 6, 1942. You will reach the site at around 700m. There is an imposing memorial cairn there, which is normally adorned with poppies and quite a bit of wreckage. It is a very respectful place for the local veterans and members of the local community, who still go and pay their respects there to this day.

July 10, 2022

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Wellington Bomber Memorial Trail...

Distance: 8.5Km
Elevation: 465m
Time: 3-4hours
Difficulty Rating: 3
The Blaen-y-Glyn Uchaf and Wellington Bomber Memorial Trail is a fantastic walking route in Wales that will …

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Location: Talybont-On-Usk, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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