Aviation in Nottinghamshire - UK Airfields - Richard E Flagg
Aviation in Nottinghamshire - UK Airfields - Richard E Flagg
Aviation in Nottinghamshire - UK Airfields - Richard E Flagg
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Cotgrave Place<br />
Grid Ref: Sheet 129 SK630371.<br />
No 4<br />
Access: This memorial is mounted on a pl<strong>in</strong>th at the side of the first tee on<br />
Cotgrave Golf Course. From the A52 take the Stragglethorpe Road turn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards Cotgrave and then follow the signs for the Golf Course and Conference<br />
Centre. Park <strong>in</strong> the appropriate spaces <strong>in</strong> the Clubhouse car park and check <strong>in</strong> at<br />
the Professional Shop before view<strong>in</strong>g the memorial.<br />
Nationalities: British<br />
Background: Whilst convert<strong>in</strong>g to fly Well<strong>in</strong>gtons, B Flight of 12 Squadron was<br />
dispersed to RAF Tollerton. Dur<strong>in</strong>g a local familiarisation flight on 8th February<br />
1941, Well<strong>in</strong>gton II W5365 suffered two control problems, nearly div<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
ground on each occasion. Despite rega<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g control the pilot was unable to avoid<br />
hitt<strong>in</strong>g an oak tree whilst attempt<strong>in</strong>g to land back at Tollerton.<br />
Local farm workers attempted to rescue the crew members from the crash<br />
site. There were two survivors and six fatalities; all of whom are named on the<br />
Cotgrave Place memorial.<br />
<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>in</strong> Nott<strong>in</strong>ghamshire<br />
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