Monument record MWX4553 - Six Unidentified Aircraft, West Bay, off Portland
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Summary
6 unidentified aircraft lost in West Bay off Portland, 15/8/1940
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Full Description
6 unidentified planes lost in West Bay off Portland, 15/8/1940 (1)
15th August 1940 Six planes were seen to crash into West Bay off Portland. Five of these were believed to be German and one British. British loss may be Hurricane P2872 of 87 Squadron (2)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<2> Dorset Police, Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945 (Unpublished document). SDO10197.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 65808 72852 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1506
Record last edited
May 6 2004 2:14PM
