Handley Page Halifax JD105 and F86 Sabre XD733
2.8 miles away
North Yorkshire
Handley Page Halifax LK878
Felixkirk, Hambleton
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
Type
Stone of remembrance
Inscription
World War II Air Crash 15th January 1945 on Route from Topcliffe Airfield Halifax Mk III Lk 878 - 1659 H.C.U. Topcliffe Crashed Here on 15th January 1945 at 2058 Hours Flying Circuits and Landings Taking Off at 2055 Hours, Duration of Flight Only 3 Minutes Crew of 9, All Killed in Crash [crew names listed on memorial]
Location
Felixkirk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
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Aircraft Type
Halifax
Serial Number
LK878
Date of Loss
1945-01-15
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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