Monument record MWX4541 - German Aircraft, Portland Cliffs

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Summary

A German aircraft, crashed in to Portland Cliffs 11/7/40

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A German aircraft, crashed in to Portland Cliffs 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 crashed in cliff side at Portland was buried and burnt out. No survivors (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 20.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Dorset Police. Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945.

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Location

Grid reference SY 70133 73247 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY77SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 389

Record last edited

Oct 4 2007 10:40AM

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