Maritime record MDO47990 - Junkers JU88A-5 (4390) B3+PH, off St Aldhelm's Head

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Summary

1941 wreck of a German Junkers Ju88 which probably crashed off St Aldhelm's Head. It was part of Squadron 1/KG54. Status: Casualty

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Thursday 10-APR-1941. A German Junkers Ju88 that was part of Squadron 1/KG54. It is believed to have crashed off St Aldhelm's Point, near Swanage, after being attacked by a Beaufighter from Number 604 Squadron. (1)


<1> Ramsey, Winston, 1988, The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1940 - May 1941, 523 (Monograph). SDO20626.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1402690 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Ramsey, Winston. 1988. The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1940 - May 1941. 523.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1402690. [Mapped feature: #637870 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 9385 7225 (point)
Map sheet SY97SW

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 SW 10
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1402690

Record last edited

Jun 25 2024 12:12PM

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