The exact cause of the crash is unknown reputedly caused as a result of enemy action. P/O H.I. Goodall R.A.F.V.R. (Pilot) and R.B. Young R.N.A.F. (Air/Gunner) both killed.
May to June 1972 Boulton Paul Defiant I N1627.
During in the closing stages of The Battle of Britain, aircraft took-off from Luton airfield, 8th October 1940 at 21.59 hrs. for night interception and crashed between Marlow and Booker, Bucks, just off the Marlow Road at 22.50 hrs.
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