WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.

[kooky]

While staying at Cauldhame,  I was told that a 'plane crashed there in WW2.
Could someone help please by suggesting where I might search to find out more?
Kooky

[CaroleW]

Have you tried using Google?

[kooky]

I have tried Google! There was nothing relevant
Kooky

[ecksdochter]

Hello kooky,
     A small mention here of an air crash near Pitmedden, which is not all that far from Caulhame.
          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitmedden
     The Heritage Centre/Museum at Tarves might be able to help.
               Regards,     Dod.

[ShaunJ]

Can't see anything on this listing: http://www.aircrashsites-scotland.co.uk/regions_index.htm#Aberdeenshire

[William Gordon]

I would echo ecksdochter's suggestion. I went to the heritage centre in Tarves several years ago. They have a large archive of newspaper articles relevant to the area, and I seem to remember seeing one there about a nearby plane crash during the war. It sounds like it could be the one you mention. Their website is http://www.tarvesheritage.org.uk/

[kooky]

Thank you!
Kooky

[alanatabz]

Hi

Yes, 3rd Sept 1940, two Blenheims collided and crashed a mile apart.

The crash report (in National Archives) says out the two aircraft, 5 crew were killed - 2 in one, 3 in another.

One aircraft lost a wing in the collision (2-3000 ft) and the other immediately exploded. Both were completely burnt out and destroyed rough locations are given in the crash report

I am writing a book about WW2 in the area, and not wanting to give too much away at the minute as this crash is in one of the sections.

There were several in the area in WW2!

[kooky]

Thank you!
I had forgotten about this!
Maybe you could give me more details when you are ready!
Kooky