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Caythorpe Station Lancaster Memorial
Caythorpe Station, Lincolnshire
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The Memorial
It is maintained by Caythorpe and Frieston Parish Council.
Type
Memorial plaque
Inscription
In Memory of the Valour and Sacrifice of the Last Crew of Avro Lancaster Pb 812, Ar-y 460 Squadron RAAF Which Crashed Near the Old Caythorpe Railway Station at 15:50 on 10 February 1945 with the Loss of All on Board [crew Names Inscribed on Memorial] Lest We Forget Plaque Dedication 10th September 2016
LocationEstimated Location
Caythorpe Station, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire
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What Happened
On 10 February 1945, Lancaster PB812 AR-Y of 460 Squadron RAAF, based at RAF Binbrook, crashed at Caythorpe near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The aircraft was crewed by men who had largely travelled together from Australia on the same troopship, first forming up in August 1944 at RAF Hixon before converting to the Lancaster at No. 1656 Heavy Conversion Unit, RAF Lindholme, in December 1944. Pilot Officer Richard Albert George Miller and five of his crewmates — G. Dockery, J. Downing, F. Nesbit-Bell, R. Pope, and A. Robinson — were killed. Flight Engineer Nesbit-Bell, a Briton from Bristol who had originally trained as a pilot in Canada before remustering to his new trade, was among the dead. The fate of bomb aimer Arnold Kloeden is unrecorded.
Community Connection
On the IBCC Ribbons Of Remembrance are a series of Stones which are dedicated to the memory of a crew from 460 Sqn RAAF who were based at RAF Binbrook.
Remembrance
Do you know of any commemorative events or annual services held at this memorial? We would love to hear from local communities who remember.
Share remembrance informationAircraft & Operation Details
Strike and returnAircraft Type
Lancaster
Serial Number
PB812
Squadron
460 (RAAF) Sqdn.Station
Binbrook
Date of Loss
1945-02-10
Crew (7 members)
Memorial Care
parish council
Organisation
Caythorpe and Frieston Parish Council
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Sleaford & District Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
Caythorpe and Frieston Parish Councilparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
International Bomber Command CentreRetrieved 2026-03-23
IBCC feature on Lancaster PB812 AR-Y of 460 Squadron RAAF. Six crew killed on 10 February 1945 during a daytime navigation training flight from Binbrook. The aircraft was seen diving vertically over Caythorpe with flames from both wings.
What you'll find: Explore the poignant story of Lancaster PB812 AR-Y, its six crew members, and their tragic fate on this IBCC feature.
All crew RAAF except RAF flight engineerNo operations that day, crew on training sortieBomb aimer Arnold Kloeden absent due to illness, survived
War Memorials OnlineRetrieved 2026-03-23
Memorial record for Lancaster PB812. Two plaques unveiled on 10 September 2016: one at St Vincent's Church and one on Love Lane near the crash site, organised by Linda Pope, niece of crew member Rhod Pope.
What you'll find: The poignant memorial for Lancaster PB812 crew at Caythorpe Station, unveiled in 2016.
Memorial service 10 September 2016Organised by Rhod Pope's niece Linda PopeTwo plaques: church and crash site on Love Lane
IWM War Memorials RegisterRetrieved 2026-03-23
Imperial War Museums register entry for the crew of Lancaster PB812 memorial plaque at Caythorpe Station, Lincolnshire.
What you'll find: The memorial plaque honoring Lancaster PB812's crew at Caythorpe Station in Lincolnshire.
IWM memorial reference 84934
TracesOfWarRetrieved 2026-03-23
International memorial database entry for the Lancaster PB812 crash memorial at Caythorpe, documenting the crash location and crew details.
What you'll find: Explore detailed documentation of the tragic Lancaster PB812 crash memorial at Caythorpe Station in this comprehensive TracesOfWar entry.
International documentation of the memorial
Nearby Memorials
Sources
International Bomber Command Centre (retrieved 2026-03-23)
War Memorials Online (retrieved 2026-03-23)
IWM War Memorials Register (retrieved 2026-03-23)
TracesOfWar (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Geograph (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-04-09
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