Maritime record MWX2453 - Spitfire MK VI BS115, off Christchurch

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Supermarine Spitfire ditched 4 miles off Christchurch, Hants, 22 August 1943

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX standard single-seat fighter; one of a batch of 219 Mk. Vs, VIs, VIIs and IXs delivered between June and October 1942. Ditched 4 miles off Christchurch, Hants., 22.8.43. (1) Delivered: 1942 Squadron: 616 Date of Loss Qualifier: A 616 Squadron. Ft/Sgt R T Wright Shipping recce early am; went into the sea off Christchurch, but rescued by HSL (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Halley, J J. 1985. Royal Air Force Aircraft BA100-BZ999. p85.
  • <2> Monograph: Franks, N L R. 1997. RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War. Volume 1 Operational Losses 1939-41.

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Grid reference SZ 21180 91070 (point)
Map sheet SZ29SW

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0668
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 29 SW 39
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1343100

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Jan 18 2024 4:37PM

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