Monument record MWX4556 - Hurricane L1764 "M"
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A Hurricane lost at Abbotsbury, on the beach near the Swannery, 30/9/40
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Hurricane lost at Abbotsbury, on the beach near the Swannery, 30/9/40 (1)
56 Squadron, P/O M C H Maxwell. Written off after combat with ME 109s at 1700. (2)
At Abbotsbury, on the beach near the Swannery, on mined land, machine damaged (extent unknown) British ‘Hurricane’, actual time unknown, 30-9-40. Occupant Pilot Officer Maxwel (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
- <2> SDO10197 Unpublished document: Dorset Police. Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945.
- <3> SDO10198 Monograph: Franks, N L R. 1997. RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War. Volume 1 Operational Losses 1939-41.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 56972 83794 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1632
Record last edited
Mar 15 2012 11:36AM