Bomber Command Memorial Register

Vickers Wellington Z8799

LancashireWellington

above Horwich, Chorley

Comprehensive Record

The Memorial

Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
In Loving Memory of Flt.sgt.joe Timperon on This 60th Anniversary of Their Crash 16 11 2003 Proudly Remembered by His Sister Mary, Sister-in-law Shirley and Family Members in South Australia

Location

above Horwich, Chorley, Lancashire

What Happened

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Community Connection

Sister Mary, Sister-in-law Shirley, and family members in South Australia

Remembrance

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Wellington
Serial Number
Z8799

Crew (1 member)

RankNameRoleAgeNationalityFateBurial / Status
Flight Sergeant
J Timperon
Unknown

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Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
IWM War Memorials Register
Last updated 2026-04-12

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