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Vickers Wellington Z1098 Crash Memorial
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This British bomber had taken off from the RAF base Feltwell Northfolk and was destined for Düsseldorf. A successful bombardment was carried out.
On the way back the aircraft was attacked by a Messerschmit BF 110 from the second group, Nachtjagdgeschwader 1.
Five of the six crew members died:
T. Purdy, 28 years old United Kingdom
M.J. Cronin, 21 years old, New Zealand
R.S. Scarlett, 27 years old, Australia
W J. Poulton, 26 years old United Kingdom
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Elevation 70 m
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