Maritime record MWX2453 - Spitfire MK VI BS115, off Christchurch
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Summary
Supermarine Spitfire ditched 4 miles off Christchurch, Hants, 22 August 1943
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Full Description
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX standard single-seat fighter; one of a batch of 219 Mk. Vs, VIs, VIIs and IXs delivered between June and October 1942. Ditched 4 miles off Christchurch, Hants., 22.8.43. (1) Delivered: 1942 Squadron: 616 Date of Loss Qualifier: A
616 Squadron. Ft/Sgt R T Wright Shipping recce early am; went into the sea off Christchurch, but rescued by HSL (2)
<1> Halley, J J, 1985, Royal Air Force Aircraft BA100-BZ999, p85 (Index). SWX6784.
<2> Franks, N L R, 1997, RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War. Volume 1 Operational Losses 1939-41 (Monograph). SDO10198.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 21180 91070 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ29SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0668
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 29 SW 39
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1343100
Record last edited
Jan 18 2024 4:37PM
