Maritime record MDO47988 - Junkers JU88A-4 (140089) M2+KL, off St Aldhelm's Head

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Summary

1942 wreck of a German Junkers Ju88 which was shot down and crashed off St. Alban's Head. It was part of 3/Coastal Flying Corps 106. Status: Casualty

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A German Junkers Ju88 that was part of 3/Kuestenfliegergruppe [Coastal Flying Corps] 106. It was shot down by a Beaufighter from Number 604 Squadron and crashed off St. Alban's Head at 1.04 a.m. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Ramsey, Winston. 1990. The Blitz, Then and Now. May 1941 - May 1945. 3. 157.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1404640. [Mapped feature: #637868 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9385 7225 (100m by 100m)
Map sheet SY97SW

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 SW 12
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1404640

Record last edited

Jun 25 2024 12:04PM

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