Maritime record MWX2295 - Typhoon MK IB EK243
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Type and Period (2)
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[Hawker Typhoon Mk. IB standard single-seat fighter bomber; 1 of a batch of 400 delivered between February and July 1943] Stalled and dived into sea, Studland Bay, Dorset, 13.8.1944. (1) Builder: Gloster Aircraft Where built: Hucclecote Delivered: 1943 Squadron/Unit: 266/84 Group Support Unit Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Daily Record 57/44
At 19.50 hours on 13.8.44, approximately 1 ½ miles East of Old harry Rocks, Studland. Map re 141/502027 believed Typhoon. (2)
<1> Halley, J J, Royal Air Force Aircraft EA100 - EZ999, p44 (Index). SWX7130.
<2> Dorset Police, Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945 (Unpublished document). SDO10197.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1356881 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 04710 84180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0704
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SW 102
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1356881
Record last edited
Apr 6 2024 1:46PM
