United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Coniston
Handley Page Halifax LL505 Crash Site Memorial
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Coniston
Handley Page Halifax LL505 Crash Site Memorial
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 62 out of 63 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park
Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
There are a few pieces of undercarriage wreckage near here of the Halifax bomber that crashed here on 22nd October 1944 killing all 8 crew of 7 Canadians and 1 Brit. Most of the plane ended up in the corrie to the east.
There is a memorial here to the crew.
August 17, 2024
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