Accident XV180 24 Mar 1969

The Memorial bench in South Cerney

This fatal accident happened when the crew was engaged in a training mission out from RAF Fairford on 24 March 1969. During initial climb, the captain ordered the copilot under supervision to shut down the engine n°4 and to feather its propeller. For unknown reason, the copilot inadvertently activated the reverse thrust system, causing asymmetric thrust. The airplane went out of control and crashed in flames in an open field, killing all six on board.

Flt Lt John Coutts
Fg Off Robin Plumtree
Fg Off Alan Walsinham
Fg Off Ian Moir
Fg Off Peter Medhurst
Flt Sgt Brian McGing

The memorial is a wooden bench located in All Hallows Church, South Cerney, Gloucestershire.

The wooden bench is maintained by Association members Matt and Roz Busby - our special thanks go to them for their very kind efforts.