Monument record MWX4540 - German Aircraft off Portland Breakwater

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Summary

A German Aircraft shot down off Portland Breakwater, lost on 11/7/40

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A German Aircraft off Portland Breakwater, lost on 11/7/40 (1) An air raid took place over Portland at 10/21 hours 11 7 40. Three enemy machines officially reported down (including) One off Portland breakwater; one of the crew saved. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 19.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Dorset Police. Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69940 76762 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY67NE

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1512

Record last edited

Oct 1 2008 10:30AM

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