LAIT Aviation Archaeology Links Page

Aviation Archaeology LINKS:

Last Updated: 31.01.2007

A selection of Aviation Archaeology related links which I will endeavor to keep updated. Though please let me know if any of these links fail to work and I will remove/correct them. E-mail:nick.wotherspoon@ukonline.co.uk

AAIR (Aviation Archeological Investigation & Research) - Craig Fuller's excellent site covering many US crash sites, a few British ones and a useful source for crash reports on US aircraft.

Accident Reports - Offering USAF/USAAF aircraft accident reports 1918-1955, missing air crew reports, aircraft history cards, USN pilot accident cards and accident reports up to 1954. War department, state and county casualty lists, reproduction of accident photos.

Aero Re.L.I.C. - (Research, Locate and Identify Crashes), This group aims to Research, Locate and Identify the sites of Crashes of second world war planes in the southern quarter of Françe, from the valley of the Rhône to the Franco-Italian Alps (including Piemont), as well as the Provencal maritime sector (several members of the association are amateur or professional divers) - with English text option.

Air Crash Investigation & Archaeology - Investigating Aircraft Crash Sites From Southern Scotland to South Yorkshire, an excellent guide to aircraft crash sites in North East England and the Scottish Borders by Jim Corbett.

Aircraft crash research in Southern Norway - During World War II several hundred aircraft were shot down or crashed in Norway - this site gather information about those which crashed in the southern parts of the country with many photos taken during visits to the crash sites.

Aircraft Crash Sites of Scotland - Two men and a dog boldly go to seek out historic aircraft crash sites among the Hills, Munros and Mountains of Scotland!!!

Aircraft M. I. A. Project - Research and information on USAAF aircraft that crashed or landed in Polish territory during the WWII. (some English content)

AirNet Links Site - A superb resource to literally thousands of aviation links, including a comprehensive section on Aviation Archaeology sites.

ANSA (Association Normande du Souvenir Aérien 39/45) - Features several very interesting recent excavations carried out by ANSA in Normandy. (Content in French)

Aviation Archaeology UK - Simon Parry's excellent site covering UK & Europe, sponsored by Air Research Publications.

BAHA (Belgian Aviation History Association) - A group dedicated to Aviation History in Belgium, features several interesting excavations by their Archaeology Team.

Borders Historical Aviation Archaeology - "Rob & Ray's" site covering crash sites in Shropshire and North Wales.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Invaluable search tool for locating the graves of Commonwealth airmen.

Crash Research Aviation Society Holland 1940-1945 - website of the Air War museum "CRASH '40-'45" Lisserbroek, including details of their excavations (English language option).

Czechoslovak Airmen in the RAF 1940-45 - A useful and detailed information resource on this subject, including biographical information on individual pilots and unit histories. Mainly in English.

East Anglian Aircraft Research Group - details and photos of excavations that members of this informal group have been involved in over the years.

Fairey Battle P2330 - This site gives details of the recovery of Fairey Battle P2330 of 98 Sqn Royal Air Force which crashed on a remote Icelandic glacier on 26 May 1941

High Ground Wrecks in the Uk & Ireland - Hell on High ground author David Earl's website - please forgive the pop-ups and persevere, there's loads of fascinating information and news here!

The Lost Squadron - Covering the successful recovery of one of the P-38s from the Lost Squadron from 268 feet under the Greenland Ice cap and its subsequent restoration to flying condition!

Manx Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) - This group have now established a permanent museum on the Island and this site has detailsof their activities and accounts of their research into Manx aircraft crashes and incidents.

Military Aircraft Crashes In Australia in WW2 - details of some 1800+ crashes in Australia + excellent photos taken during a visit to a Lincoln crash site.

Museum of the Air Battle over Krusnohori - Interesting online memorial of the Air Battle on 11th September 1944 in Kovarska, Czech Republic including artifacts recovered from crashed aircraft. (In English)

NFLA (Nederlandse Federatie voor Luchtvaart Archeologie) - Dutch Federation for Aviation Archaeology (English language option)

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum - Based at Flixton, this is East Anglia's Aviation Heritage Centre, incorporating the museums of : 446th Bombardment Group, RAF Bomber Command, Royal Observer Corps & Air Sea Rescue & Coastal Command.

North Yorkshire Moors Aircraft Crashes - Rich Allenby's excellent website with information (including photos and crew details) on the many aircraft crashes that have occurred on the North Yorkshire Moors and areas immediately surrounding this large area of High Ground in England.

Northern Ireland Aviation Archaeology - Main content seems to be an investigation of the crash site of P-38J 44-23635 - perhaps there is more to come?

Pacific Wreck Database - Just as the title suggests - a very comprehensive site, compiled from years of research on the area.

Peak District Air Crashes - visit the crash sites of many aircraft that came to grief on the high ground of the peak district before, during or after World War II at this site.

Polish Squadrons Remembered - an excellent information resource on the Polish Squadrons in the RAF during WW2, including unit histories and comprehensive pilot lists and some biographical information on individual pilots (English text)

RAF Burtonwood - Although not concerned with aircraft recovery as such, this site features the work of a dedicated group of enthusiasts and features some of their finds on the former WW2 base.

RAF National Service Nostalgia - Bill Johnson's interesting site covers an often forgotten side of RAF history & includes an account of the Blackpool disaster of August 1941.

RAF Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) - This Section processes applications for licenses for the recovery of military aircraft, responds to questions concerning historical aspects relating to RAF casualties, and covers the maintenance of both inter-war and post-war RAF grave headstones.

Thameside Aviation Museum - Colin Wingrave's excellent site featuring a number of digs from this region of the UK.

TIGHAR (The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery ) - Covering several ongoing projects including their meticulous research into the fate of Amelia Earhart, using up to date archaeological documentation techniques.

The Time Team B17 Dig - Channel 4's Time Team recovered parts from two B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft which crashed on Reedham Marshes in Norfolk and the programme on the dig was shown on21 February 1999

The Time Team Spitfire - In June 1999 Channel 4's Time Team recovered the remains of a Spitfire from a field at Wierre-Effroy in France and the programme on the dig was shown on 16th January 2000.

Wight Air Wrecks - This site contains the results of extensive research into military aircraft losses in and around the Isle of Wight, with interesting photo galleries and a downloadable list of all incidents recorded.

World War 2 Ex RAF Web Site - Excellent Site dedicated to helping find old Air Force friends and pals from the War years encompassing all RAF Squadrons, Stations, Aircrew and Ground crew in one site - Excellent resource.

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