Monument record MDO47957 - Messerschmitt ME110E-1 (3427) 3U+FM, Ringstead Bay

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Summary

1940 wreck of a German Messerschmitt Me110 which was shot down and crashed in Ringstead Bay. It was part of Squadron 4/ZG26. Status: Casualty

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Full Description

A German Messerschmitt Me110 that was on an escort mission for Ju88s from Squadron II/KG51 over Yeovil when it is believed shot down by an aircraft from Number 152 Squadron. It crashed in Ringstead Bay at 4 p.m. (1)


<1> Ramsey, Winston, 1988, The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1940 - May 1941, 168 (Monograph). SDO20626.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1401389 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Ramsey, Winston. 1988. The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1940 - May 1941. 168.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1401389. [Mapped feature: #637809 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 7605 8125 (100m by 100m)
Map sheet SY78SE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SE 55
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1401389

Record last edited

Apr 12 2024 2:18PM

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