Following our acquisition of a High Ground Wreck collection back in 2014, the opportunity had arisen for us to obtain another large collection of historic interest, thanks to John Ownsworth. This collection began as far back as the 1960s, an impressive preservation achievement by a dedicated group of guys with an interest in aviation. This was a large collection and our hope was to be able to make these items available for public viewing, this we have now achieved along with some items still retained in the society’s remembrance collection. Those involved in creating this collection, include, John Ownsworth, Jim Chatterton, Alan Jones, and the late Martin (Sef) Johnson.

(Right) John Ownsworth on Broomhead Moor in 1981, with the remains of Wellington DV810, that crashed on 9-12-42 (All seven crew survived)