Monument record MWX4635 - Messerschmitt Bf.110, off Portland

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A Messerschmitt Bf.110, lost off Portland, 11/8/40

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Messerschmidt Bf.110, lost off Portland, 11/8/40 (1) five twin engined Messerchmitt Bf.110's were accounted for this morning by the Spitfires of 609 Squadron from RAF Warmwell in a fast moving action that swirled high above Portland. …. Most of the kills fell in the sea but one fell on land. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
  • <2> Monograph: Legg, R. 2000. Wartime Dorset - The Complete History. .

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Grid reference SY 72119 73870 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY77SW

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1493

Record last edited

Oct 3 2007 9:55AM

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