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    Memorial

    Handley Page Hampden P1305

    1/5

    Current Location

    St. Mary Magdalene Church, Park Road, Melchbourne, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK44 1BB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 02872 65394

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Trophy / Relic
    WMR Reference Number
    1741
    Description
    Propeller and differential gear standing on a plinth with brass plaque in front of it.
    Inscription
    In Memory Of/ (Names)/ Crew of H.P. Hampden P1305/ 14 O.T.U. R.A.F. Cottesmore/ Which crashed 19.8.40 at Melchbourne
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    Surname, initials, rank, regiment, manner of death, date of death
    Order of names
    Rank

    Components

    Detail

    Height: 1980mm

    Width: 27Omm


    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: 410mm

    Width: 60mm

    Depth: 700mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good