BJ974
Crashes > of the R.A.F.
The Wellington III, BJ974 came under heavy flak on approach to bomb Düsseldorf and crashed into the woods in the Frankenforst district, near Klasheider Weg. In this area was an ammunition depot, which was protected by strong flak. The crash site was located at the "Dicke Stock", an ancient beech tree on Klasheider Weg.
All crew members, including four New Zealand soldiers, died in the crash and were buried in Cologne's South Cemetery.
