Monument record MWX4617 - Beaufighter R2101

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Beaufighter, lost off Portland, 7/5/41

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Beaufighter, lost off Portland, 7/5/41 (1) 604 Squadron. Sgt Wright, Sgt Vaughan, Night sortie. Baled out after successful combat with Ju 88 off Portland, rescued from the sea. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 107.
  • <2> 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 SY 72119 73870 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY77SW

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1485

Record last edited

Oct 2 2007 3:00AM

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