Monument record MWX4598 - Spitfire P9452 'DW-T'
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Summary
Spitfire, lost south of Poole, 18/7/40
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Spitfire, lost south of Poole, 18/7/40 (1)
At 16.00 hours on 17-7-40 information was received that two Spitfire ‘planes had fallen in the vicinity of Studland. One had fallen in the sea and Flight Lt. Howell the pilot had baled out. (2)
609 Squadron. F/Lt F.J.Howell. Patrol. Baled out south of Poole after combat with Ju 88 off Swanage, 1515, rescued by Navy.(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 SDO10197 Unpublished document: Dorset Police.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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 09149 80842 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1453
Record last edited
Oct 3 2007 11:00AM
