Maritime record MDO47955 - Junkers JU88A, off Portland

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Summary

1940 wreck of a German Junkers Ju bomber which was shot down off Portland. It was part of Stab II/KG54.

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Full Description

A German Junkers Ju88 that was part of Stab II/KG54. It was shot down into the sea by Hurricanes during a mission to bomb Portland Harbour. Sunday 11-AUG-1940. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Ramsey, Winston. 1987. The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1939 - Sept 1940. 186.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1400098.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6910 7599 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 196
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1400098

Record last edited

Apr 2 2024 4:52PM

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