Monument record MDO47086 - World War Two seaplane base, Sandbanks, Poole
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Summary
A small seaplane base was commissioned at Sandbanks, Dorset in 1940. The site consisted of a slipway and concrete apron where a single hangar was constructed. Other facilities included a workshop and fuel tanks. By 1943 the need for seaplane pilots has declined and the 765 Squadron, which had occupied the site, were disbanded on the 25th October 1943. Sandbanks was paid off.
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Full Description
A small seaplane base was commissioned at Sandbanks, Dorset in 1940. The site consisted of a slipway and concrete apron where a single hangar was constructed. Other facilities included a workshop and fuel tanks. By 1943 the need for seaplane pilots has declined and the 765 Squadron, which had occupied the site, were disbanded on the 25th October 1943. Sandbanks was paid off. <1>
<1> 2009, Action Stations Revisited 4. The Complete History of Britain's Military Airfields: South West England, 275 (Monograph). SDO20100.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1579139 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 044 877 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 164
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1579139
Record last edited
Sep 5 2023 11:51AM
