Ystradgynlais Aircraft Crash Site
11) Proctor NP216
Crashed 12th January 1945
The Proctor aircraft, with the designation NP216, crashed in the Brecon Beacons on 12th January 1945. The table below explains the circumstances and location of the crash, as well as access details and a generic photograph of this kind of aircraft.
| Type of Aircraft | Proctor |
| Designation | NP216 |
| Date of Crash | 12th January 1945 (during WW2) |
| Location of Crash | on Corn Du, at 750m |
| Reason for Flight | crashed during wireless telegraphy exercise |
| Reason for Crash | crashed as the pilot dropped through the cloud trying to ascertain his position |
| Fate of the Aircrew | Pilot, F/Lt EP Thomas, the son of a Nigerian prince, was killed but his trainee survived and made his way to Storey Arms to seek help |
| Wreckage Notes | Most of the wreckage was removed, but a few pieces can be seen below Bwlch Duwynt where they fell |
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