Monument record MDO47937 - Dornier DO217E (0022) U5+EM, south of Portland
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Summary
1941 wreck of a German Dornier Do217 which was shot down and crashed 10 miles south of Portland. It was part of Squadron 4/KG2.
Status: Casualty
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Dornier lost on Chesil Beach by Oil Tanks, 13/7/40 (1)
13-7-40. A German plane flew low along Chesil Beach in the direction of the oil tanks chased by fighters and fired at by A.A. guns. It released one bomb which fell near the gun position then struck the beach and fell into the water. An engine from the plane was recovered from the water by means of ropes; this bore a plate which would appear to identify the plane as a ‘Dornier’ (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6762 5825 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY65NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 208
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1402813
Record last edited
Mar 29 2024 5:24PM