Aviation Accidents

Supermarine Spitfire R6992 crash in Figullar, Co. Monaghan

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20th September 2017

In May 2017, archaeologists from Belfast were part of a team to unearth Gordin Hayter Proctor's Spitfire R6992 in Figullar, Co. Monaghan.

Supermarine Spitfire W3937 crash at R.A.F. Ballyhalbert, Co. Down

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9th September 2017

On 9th September 1943, Supermarine Spitfire W3937 crashed at Ballyhalbert, Co. Down. It would not be the Polish Pilot's last crash in Ulster.

Vickers Wellington DV664 crash in Portballintrae, Co. Antrim

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28th November 2016

On 28th November 1943, Vickers Wellington DV664 dived into the sea at Portballintrae, Co. Antrim. The Mark IC bomber appeared to stall before crashing.

Westland Lysander P1731 crash at Sydenham Airfield, Belfast

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30th April 2016

Polish Airman Sergeant Edward Lewandowski piloted Westland Lysander P1731 on 30th April 1942. The plane crashed after taking off from Sydenham Airfield.