

Aviation Archaeology & Crash Site Investigations
10th August 2019 Wellington Crash Site Investigation
Eye Witness to Wellington crash prompts new investigation into a tragic loss. Local historian John Panter kindly showed us the general location of a Wellington crash witness by him at the time. This site is now under further investigation.
6th July 2019 Boulton Paul Overstrand Crash Site Investigation
Rare Boulton Paul Overstrand site located. M.O.D. Licence applied for.
Avro Lancaster I HK538 Crash Site Investigation 2005
Crash site located by Ruediger & Ricardo Kaufmann 2005 with Founder A. R. S. members David King & M.Brownless pin pointing the crash site in the company of the current landowner and young Ricardo Kaufmann.
Bristol Blenheim IV Serial no. R3912 13 O.T.U. Crash Site Recovery.
This aircraft took off from Bicester at 0950 hours on a training cross-country flight. Shortly before 1220, eyewitnesses saw the Blenheim in a near vertical dive, entering a large area of whitish cloud which was estimated to have its base at 3,000 to 5,000 feet. On emerging from cloud, the Blenheim appeared to straighten out but then dived again and crashed resulting in the tragic loss of the three airmen at Pawlett Hams on the East bank of the River Parrett, 4 miles north of Bridgwater, Somerset.
de Havilland Mosquito BXVI Serial MM150 P3-E Crash Site Investigation.
The aircraft crashed on return from an operation to Berlin 14th January 1945 in woodland near Snelsmore Farm, Chieveley, Berkshire. Sadly both crew members were killed. (Pilot) F/O John Perenara Morgan R.N.Z.A.F. Age 24 and (Navigator) Sgt. J.A.M. Sturrock R.A.F.V.R. Age 19.
F-5A-3-LO 42-12774 Crash Site Investigation. 1st June - 10th August 2019
Pilot: Earl W Bierer
15th February 1943
Contact with several land owners has taken place to establish the location and the current land owners of the crash site area.
Handley Page Halifax II LW324 Site Investigation 2005.
Researched by David King,Rüdiger Kaufmann & previous member M.Brownless
Hawker Hurricane Z7010 Recovery 1st October to 5th November 1972
Recovery by The Chiltern Historical Aircraft Preservation Group
North American Sabre F.Mk 4s XD707 & XD730 display at Coalhouse Fort.
High Ground Wreck Exhibits at Coalhouse Fort. Sabre exhibit relating to the collision of XD707 and XD730
Back in 2015 we reported on the acquisition of a High Ground Wreck collection by our webmaster Alex, to assure its preservation. The opportunity had arisen for us to obtain a large collection of historic interest thanks to John Ownsworth. The collection began as far back as the 1960s, an impressive preservation achievement by a dedicated group of guys with an interest in aviation. Those involved in creating this collection, include, John Ownsworth, Jim Chatterton, Alan Jones, and the late Martin (Sef) Johnson. Our hope was to make this large collection of items available for public viewing. This now constructed thanks to the work of Elliot Smock, with the support of The Thames Aviation Museum, housed at the historic Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury, Essex. The High Ground Wreck Collection joins the recovered aircraft exhibits already displayed by the group, these along with other exhibits relating to this historic fort on the Thames, along with its known paranormal activity, makes this a compelling site to visit for anyone with an historical interest.
Right - The display at, The Thames Aviation Museum, Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury, Essex (2017).
Vickers Wellington Mk X HZ375 Investigation & Recovery.
The investigation and recovery of Vickers Wellington Mk X HZ375 took place over the 28th & 29th of September 2013
Although the majority of this aircraft was removed at the time of the crash, still many interesting small finds were made.
This recovery was undertaken in memory of eight crew killed when this aircraft crashed. Before the recovery started a few words were spoken on behalf of the crew, and a minutes silence held.