The Bomber Oak’s Hidden War Story | Leicester News

An ancient oak in Rutland, England, bears the scars of a WWII bomber crash — a haunting, living memorial to fallen airmen. Once thought to be a Lancaster named PD339, new evidence points to PB983, whose pilot’s grandfather recorded the crash through the tree on April 30, 1945. Though the official crash site is miles away, the diary entry ties the plane directly to the oak. The tree, now nominated for Tree of the Year, stands as a poignant reminder of sacrifice — five young men, including a 22-year-old, lost in that fateful flight. Local memories and wartime lore add depth to this powerful story of loss, legacy, and resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7981555c3f57acc1