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Summary	Reported crash site of Wellington (X9935) from 22 OTU Wellesbourne, which crashed 28th January 1942. One killed. Note, remains of military aircraft crash sites are protected by law under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.

Where Is It?
Parish:	Compton Verney
District:	Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference:	SP 30 52
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Level of Protection	Local

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2 Wellington (X9935) from 22 OTU Wellesbourne crashed 28th January 1942. 4 killed.
3 Crashed after an engine failure on a cross country flight.

Sources

Source No:	3
Source Type:	Bibliographic reference
Title:	Wings Over Wellesbourne, Aviation Memories from Shakespeare's Country (Volume 1)
Author/originator:	Pratley J
Date:	2013
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Volume/Sheet:	1

Source No:	2
Source Type:	Plan
Title:	Local Aircraft Wartime Crash Sites
Author/originator:	Mr W J Pratley
Date:	?
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:

Source No:	1
Source Type:	Unpublished document
Title:	Schedule of Aircraft Crash Sites in the Wellesbourne Area
Author/originator:	Mr W J Pratley
Date:	?
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SITE *	Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.	back
AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE *	A site which is known, or believed to be, where an aircraft crashed. It is an offence to interfere with the wreckage of crashed military aircraft without a licence (Protection of Military Remains Act 1986). Index with AIRCRAFT TYPE where known.	back
ENGINE *	A machine, powered by steam, gas, electricity or other energy source, which produces energy of movement. Use for stationary industrial engines rather than transport use.	back
AIRCRAFT *	An aircraft, either whole or in part. Aircraft often survive as commemorative monuments, gate guardians or crash sites.	back
CROSS *	A free-standing structure, in the form of a cross (+), symbolizing the structure on which Jesus Christ was crucified and sacred to the Christian faith. Use specific type where known.	back