But of course, you can pick and choose which to visit and hopefully these grid references (via Pat Cunningham) will help. I was taking in the 55 km Laugavegur Hiking Trail . In this case, or if you miss the path turning, stick to the intermittently paved sections of the PW, walk past a PW marker stone and as the path emerges from the deep grough you have been in, you will arrive at a cairn where the path appears to fork. The nearby crater of the following plane no longer has any visible wreckage t all. It is fairly easy walking but over uneven and often boggy ground so Id err on the side of caution and say not, personally, and if you needed help it can be difficult to get a connection up there. Bleaklow Bomber - Wikipedia looks a very bare and lonely place to hit. Trig point at Higher Shelf Stones (on a sunny day!) Sergeant Donald R. Abrogast It looks disturbed, like a tractor drove through. This was a first for us since most of our walks at snake pass have been lower in the valley or on the northern side on Kinder Scout, so now weve experienced more of this area Im certainly interested in a return visit and possibly hiking up from the other side at. If you intend to visit the site please ensure you are properly equipped for the conditions on the hill which can change very quickly, as well as being very wet under foot. C-53D 42-68728. Labels: air, coordinates, Crash, grid reference, pictures, site. Agree with SolarScot re yesterdays events. They arrived at the crash site at the around 16:30 finding that there had been no survivors and with light fading left the recovery of the crew until the following morning. Thats the problem Clive. North American F. Mk.4 Sabres (or are they Canadair CL-13s?) Would be a struggle for a 2 year old but if in a carrier, maybe. All that rusty wreckage seems to mirror the peaty hues behind it.Funny who you can bump into isnt it ? Bleaklow Bomber. If you want to visit via the trig point at Higher Shelf Stones, you will need to keep heading north west across rough moor (no path) until you come to the edge of the moor and the drop to White Clough, then turn right. . For more, please see the account of a member of the recovery party which arrived on site the day after (photo above, top left or link here). This was my first attempt at finding this site in 2008. The aircraft had also taken part in the Berlin airlift during 1948. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/solarscot] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/31728747@N04] The latter nodded as if he understood, but did not alter position and the aircraft flew into the hillside. Snake pass is an area of natural beauty with so many walks and hikes in all directions and abilities that I could write about the many miles of stunning scenery forever. Pats ghost story book is worth a read sometime I truly hope those that steal wreckage from these places are haunted by it . the site is a very sombre place we barely spoke while wondering around the wreckage. It would have been a surprise to see another person anywhere on Bleaklow at 5 oclock in the morning but to be at that particular spot, which is well off the beaten track, was very unusual. Approximate post code for the lay-by is S33 0AB. I could post a picture of David Devere Moore, Circa 1943 if anyone would like. I agree, these places are now like memorials and should be left alone. Bleaklow Bomber 1948 Superfortress crash site in 2017. Technical Sergeant Saul R. Banks The Snake Pass can be found in the Peak District, along the A57 main road that runs from Ladybower Reservoir to Glossop.
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