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Title: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: kooky on Tuesday 19 April 16 08:55 BST (UK)

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

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 19 April 16 13:32 BST (UK)

Have you tried using Google?

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: kooky on Tuesday 19 April 16 14:21 BST (UK)

I have tried Google! There was nothing relevant :P
Kooky

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: ecksdochter on Tuesday 19 April 16 16:15 BST (UK)

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.

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: ShaunJ on Tuesday 19 April 16 16:42 BST (UK)

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

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: William Gordon on Wednesday 15 June 16 02:38 BST (UK)

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/

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: kooky on Wednesday 15 June 16 07:33 BST (UK)

Thank you!
Kooky

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: alanatabz on Friday 17 November 17 07:19 GMT (UK)

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!

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: kooky on Friday 17 November 17 08:27 GMT (UK)

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

Title: Re: WW2 aeroplane crash at Cauldhame, Tarves.
Post by: alanatabz on Friday 17 November 17 08:55 GMT (UK)

Will do.

Parts of the Other Blenheim were found in 2001 when a gas pipeline was being dug, small pieces of wreckage and ammunition were found causing the site to be shutdown until it was dealt with.