On the 5th May 1943, Halifax JD105 was returning to the airfield from Germany and flying through fog. The plane clipped the edge of Hood Hill and crash landed, resulting in the deaths of five out of the eight airmen on aboard. Here, you can find a memorial to the airmen.

Damian

March 31, 2021

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Halifax JD105 was built to contract ACFT/1808/C4 by English Electric Company Ltd at Samlesbury and was delivered directly to 10 Squadron at Melbourne on 21st April 1943. It was written …

RichD

August 10, 2024

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Next to a bench with fabulous views to the west.

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2. Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Hood Grange

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3. Yorkshire Gliding Club – Kilburn White Horse loop from Hood Grange

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Location: Cold Kirby, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Halifax JD105 Memorial at Hood Hill

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