Monument record MWX4576 - Unidentified Aircraft
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Unidentified Aircraft lost 5 miles south of Church Ope on 10/5/1941
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Unidentified Aircraft lost 5 miles south of Church Ope (1)
Coastguard at Church Ope reported that at 01.30 hours on 10-5-41 an aircraft fell into the sea about 5 miles south of Church Ope after machine gun fire had been heard. (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 Dorset Police, Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945 (Unpublished document).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.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69931 62895 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1537
Record last edited
Mar 1 2024 8:08PM
