Monument record MWX4617 - Beaufighter R2101
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Summary
Beaufighter, lost off Portland, 7/5/41
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Beaufighter, lost off Portland, 7/5/41 (1)
604 Squadron. Sgt Wright, Sgt Vaughan, Night sortie. Baled out after successful combat with Ju 88 off Portland, rescued from the sea. (2)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, 107 (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)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 72119 73870 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1485
Record last edited
Oct 2 2007 3:00AM
