Monument record MDO47969 - Messerschmitt ME110E-1 3U+DD, Weymouth Bay

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Summary

1940 wreck of a German Messerschmitt Me110 which ditched in Weymouth Bay following gun action. It was part of Stab III/ZG26. Status: Casualty

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Monday 07-OCT-1940. A German Messerschmitt Me110 that was part of Stab III/ZG26. It was escorting bombers from Squadron II/KG51when it was attacked by fighters and ditched in Weymouth Bay at 4.15 p.m. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Ramsey, Winston. 1987. The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1939 - Sept 1940. 168.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1401394. [Mapped feature: #637821 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 7055 8035 (point)
Map sheet SY78SW

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 116
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1401394

Record last edited

Apr 12 2024 2:20PM

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