Ystradgynlais Aircraft Crash Site
1) Wellington MF509
Crashed 20th Nov 1944
The Wellington bomber, with the designation MF 509, crashed in the Brecon Beacons on 20th November 1944. 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 | Wellington |
| Designation | MF 509 |
| Date of Crash | 20th November 1944 |
| Location of Crash | On Carreg Goch, at about 520m |
| Reason for Flight | Cross-country night exercise |
| Reason for Crash | Engine trouble due to ice forming on the port engine |
| Fate of the Aircrew | All 6 crewmen were killed |
| Wreckage Notes | Wreckage on site, and small memorial erected |
| Memorial Notes | Memorial Details - a small plinth with a stainless steel plate inscribed with the names of the 6 crew members |
| Access Information | Near to crash sites 2,3, and 5 (qv) |
| Photo of Aircraft Type | 
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This Wellington bomber was crewed by Canadians and a special commemoration was held in 2014. Details can be found on the external website aircrashsites.co.uk...wellington-bombermf509.