Warning over WW2 aircraft wreckage on beach

People are being warned to stay away from the wreckage of a World War Two aircraft because it still has live ammunition.

The wreckage, on Cleethorpes beach in Lincolnshire, is from a RAF Bristol Beaufighter, which crashed in 1944.

It has been uncovered a number of times over the years and Cleethorpes Coastguard said more of it than usual had been exposed this time due to strong currents and wind.

A spokesperson said the ammunition was extremely unstable and could explode.

They added: "We advise you not to touch the ammunition, and do not remove it from the beach.

"If you find anything that appears to be ordnance, do not touch it, dial 999, and ask for the coastguard."

The coastguard also warned people not to post information about its location "as this encourages people to go and look for it", with the added risk of getting stuck in the mud along the way.

According to the Bomber County Aviation Resource website, the aircraft from 254 Squadron suffered an engine failure on a training flight and was forced to crash-land on the beach after taking off from nearby North Coates in Lincolnshire.

Both crew members survived the accident without any injuries.

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