Monument record MWX4540 - German Aircraft off Portland Breakwater
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Summary
A German Aircraft shot down off Portland Breakwater, lost on 11/7/40
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A German Aircraft off Portland Breakwater, lost on 11/7/40 (1)
An air raid took place over Portland at 10/21 hours 11 7 40. Three enemy machines officially reported down (including)
One off Portland breakwater; one of the crew saved. (2)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, 19 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<2> Dorset Police, Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945 (Unpublished document). SDO10197.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69940 76762 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1512
Record last edited
Oct 1 2008 10:30AM
