Monument record MWX4592 - Glider, Swanage

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Summary

A glider lost ½ mile from the sea front at Swanage, 28/3/44

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Full Description

A glider lost ½ mile from the sea front at Swanage, 28/3/44 (1) Daily Record 20/1944 At 14.00 hours on 28-3-44 a British Glider crashed into the sea ½ mile from the sea front at Swanage. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 51.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Dorset Police. Daily reports from Chief Constable 1939-1945.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 04057 79534 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SZ07NW

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1526

Record last edited

Oct 2 2007 3:21AM

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