Monument record MWX4605 - Hurricane P2978

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Hurricane P2978, lost east of Weymouth, 11/8/40

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Hurricane P2978, lost east of Weymouth, 11/8/40 (1)
238 Squadron. Sgt G. Gledhill. Killed. Patrol. Shot down east of Weymouth 1040. Buried at Criquebeuf, France(2)


<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database (Digital archive). SWX8707.

<2> Franks, N L R, 1997, RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War. Volume 1 Operational Losses 1939-41 (Monograph). SDO10198.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
  • <2> Monograph: Franks, N L R. 1997. RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War. Volume 1 Operational Losses 1939-41.

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Location

Grid reference SY 71437 78777 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY77NW

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1503

Record last edited

Oct 2 2007 4:19AM

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