United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Chichester
Upwaltham
Lancaster Bomber Crash Site Memorial, Littleton Down
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Chichester
Upwaltham
Lancaster Bomber Crash Site Memorial, Littleton Down
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 10 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: South Downs National Park
Location: Upwaltham, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom
The Lancaster crashed in poor visibility on 13 February 1944, killing all 8 people on board. The previous evening it had taken part in special operations in Southern France. Aiming to return to the squadron's base in Lincolnshire, the plane took off from Ford airfield, near Arundel. Unfortunately, it was unable to gain sufficient height and crashed in low cloud and fog at the highest point of the downs.
August 22, 2021
This is one of many downed aircraft memorials along the South Downs Way. This one is also at the top of Littleton Down, which, at 255 metres high, is also a UK p100 top.
May 2, 2024
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