Siddown Hill

Aircraft crash site

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Detailed History

On 5 May 1945, 7 members of the 92nd Bomb Group boarded B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8436) nicknamed "Fort Worth Jail House" on a non-operational flight over the UK. The aircraft became lost in bad weather and ended up crashing into trees at Siddown Hill, Hampshire. 6 of the 7 on board the aircraft were killed in the incident.



Siddown Hill in Hampshire lies in the grounds of Highclere Castle, which serves as the location of the historic house in 'Downton Abbey'. Lady Canarvon who owns the house, excavated the radio compass from the aircraft in January 2018. She intends to create a memorial commemorating airmen from America, New Zealand and the UK who died in aircraft crashes in the grounds of the castle.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36742604
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32428704 / O-2015311
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-783932
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16153156 / O-828164
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32983306
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Fort Worth Jail House
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron

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