Monument record MWX3086 - Bombing Decoy, Brownsea Island, Studland

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Summary

Early in 1941, a MSND (Major Strategic Night Decoy) was established with flares to draw bombers from Poole and Bournemouth.

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Bombing Decoy at Western end of Brownsea Island. Early in 1941 an MSND (Major Strategic Night Decoy) had been established with flares to draw bombers from Poole and Bournemouth, operated by RAF personnel. (1)

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1992. Brownsea Island, Dorset. Wessex region. 112,755.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0118 8833 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SZ08NW
Civil Parish Studland; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 158

Record last edited

Jun 17 2024 1:53PM

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