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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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