Monument record MWX4576 - Unidentified Aircraft

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Summary

Unidentified Aircraft lost 5 miles south of Church Ope on 10/5/1941

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Full Description

Unidentified Aircraft lost 5 miles south of Church Ope (1) Coastguard at Church Ope reported that at 01.30 hours on 10-5-41 an aircraft fell into the sea about 5 miles south of Church Ope after machine gun fire had been heard. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

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 Unpublished document: Dorset Police.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

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Location

Grid reference SY 69931 62895 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY66SE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1537

Record last edited

Mar 1 2024 8:08PM

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