Flying Fortress: Arenig Fawr

Flying Fortress: Arenig Fawr
Originally uploaded by wreckhunter

A day out with Matt ZX yesterday on foggy Arenig Fawr looking at the crash site of a Flying Fortress. We found far more wreckage than expected, trailling 300m down the slope in a suspiciously straight line which Matt thought might be the path taken by the recovery team.

Theres' not really much on the 'net about this site, but the link below gives a precis of the circumstances of the crash, and a pic of the crew..

Location: SH 82430 37069 to SH 82649 36942

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Boeing Flying Fortress B-17E 41-9098

Fortress: Craig Berwyn
Originally uploaded by wreckhunter

Site proving scraps from the scar left when this Fortress crashed: perspex, a buckle, electrical components and various unidentifiable scraps of aluminium and steel.

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 42-31322

B17:Sheffield
Originally uploaded by seansonofbig2

A Flying Fortress, nicknamed "Mi Amigo" crashed in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield in 1944. This memorial was erected at the crash site.

Second of the day for us yesterday.

Location: SK 32870 85919

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Boeing B-17G-65 Fortress 43-37667

USAAF Flying Fortress wreckage:

Location: SE 07093 09535

WARNING-THIS IS IN A RIFLE RANGE

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