1943
The First Year & Tragedies
The airfield officially opens in April as a satellite to Whitchurch Heath (now Tilstock), the main role of the airfield is training.
The first RAF aircraft to be operationally based at Sleap were Armstrong Whitworth
In the very early days a Whitley undergoing night training crashed at Loppington, killing all 5 crew.
In August, also at night, a Whitley lost control on landing, continued off the runway and crashed into the control tower. Three crew members in the front of the aircraft were killed, and six others on board survived. The tower building was damaged however normal operations resumed the following day.
One week later an entire Whitley crew from Sleap were lost over Hertfordshire in another night training exercise.
Within another week more tragedy struck – a Whitley taking off on a night training exercise veered off the runway and again hit the control tower
Four of the crew were killed together with two WAAFs who were on duty in the building and succumbed to the resulting fire. Local legend tells that the control tower at Sleap is haunted by the innocent victims of that fateful night.
( Information taken directly from the location website -
https://www.shropshireaeroclub.com/heritage
What's Included?
Exclusive access to this location
Seances and group vigils
Use of Paranormal Equipment,
Hot and cold drinks , biscuits and snacks
Free time to carry out your own investigating
TIMES : 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM
VENUE ADDRESS :-
Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY4 3HE
PARKING : Parking is available on site
18 and Over. No Alcohol / Drugs or Pregnant ladies due to insurance reasons.
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