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Wellington MF509 Crash Site and Memorial

Wellington MF509 Crash Site and Memorial

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Wellington MF509 Crash Site and Memorial

Name: Wellington MF509 Crash Site and Memorial
Rating: 2

Recommended by 21 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Ystradgynlais, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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2. Carreg Goch Limestone Outcrops – Wellington MF509 Crash Site loop from Pen y Cae

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David Howells

April 13, 2024

As a veteran, visiting these crash sites that are evident all over our country gets to be quite emotional. This one is no different. This is a very impressive setting just below Carreg Coch’s vast bulk. My thoughts were with the family of these airmen. RIP flying warriors from far away.

dipperdolphin

July 29, 2022

Remains of MF509 that crashed due to icing leading to engine failure, with the death of all six crewmen.

Note that this is a war grave and a war memorial, so please be respectful around the wreckage.

Very easy to access, with clear trails leading there. The wreckage is quite clear as Canadians have placed flags on it as it was crewed by Canadians. There is a large amount remaining, particularly striking are the large metal wing spars left. If you follow the trail West, you can see further pieces of the aircraft from where it initially struck the ground.

It's an easy hike to the wreckage, the easiest one in the Beacons to get to. Would recommend visiting it if you are in the region of the Black Mountains, well worth going to pay respects.

Jonathan

November 14, 2022

There is a service held here on Remembrance Sunday

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Elevation 510 m

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Wellington MF509 Crash Site and Memorial

1. Carreg Goch Limestone Outcrops – Carreg Goch SE Top loop from Pen y Cae

2. Carreg Goch Limestone Outcrops – Wellington MF509 Crash Site loop from Pen y Cae

3. Afon Haffes Riverbed – Carreg Goch SE Top loop from Pen y Cae

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