Memorial Lancaster Bomber Ulceby Cross

This memorial is dedicated to the 7 killed crew members of a Lancaster bomber (serial number: PB476) that crashed here on 4 March 1945, after it was hit by a German fighter. The text on the memorial reads:

"In the early hours of March 4th, 1945 Lancaster PB 476(PHY) of Number 12 Squadron RAF Wickenby crashed near this spot the victim of a Luftwaffe intruder. This memorial was placed here on the 50th anniversary of the crash to commemorate the crew members who died.

Flying Officer N.A. ANSDELL Pilot
Flying Officer A. HUNTER Navigator
Flying Officer A. C. HEATH Bomb Aimer
Sergeant R. F. D. SCHAFER Flight Engineer
Sergeant R. O. PARRY Wireless Operator
Sergeant A. R. WALKER Mid - Upper Gunner
Sergeant W. MELLOR Rear Gunner

IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE"

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: John Readman