Monument record MYO4260 - Luftwaffe crash site - memorial cross

Summary

Wooden memorial cross on stone base to Luftwaffe crash site at Dunnington Lodge Farm. Brass plaque at the base of the cross reads 'In memory of the crew of J.U.88 DX+AX 13NJ63 (names). Also in memory of (names) who dies on this spot, the result of a wartme aircraft crash the futility of war 4th March 1945, now safe in Gods hands. Further plaque on side gives more information. The plane hit a tree and crashed into the farmhouse killing 3 members of the Moll family inside. Dedicated 19th June 1993.

Location

Grid reference SE 6666 4977 (point)
Map sheet SE64NE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire
Civil Parish Dunnington, City of York, North Yorkshire

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Record last edited

Apr 9 2021 11:33AM

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