Thesaurus Term/Concept: STARFISH SITE
| Identifier | 131260 |
|---|---|
| Class | DEFENCE OF BRITAIN |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A decoy site designed to simulate a burning urban area during a bombing raid in order to lure enemy bombers away form legitimate targets. |
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Instances/Examples (5)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MDO47388 Naval Bombing Decoy N15/pt2 Qf Site, Wyke Oliver Farm, Weymouth (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO47389 Naval Bombing Decoy N15/pt2 Qf Site, Wyke Oliver Farm, Weymouth (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO47125 Second World War bombing decoy N16/pe1, Brownsea Island, Studland (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO46240 World War Two Naval bombing decoy N15/PT1, Fleet (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MDO46241 World War Two Naval bombing decoy N15/PT1, Speed Beacon, Fleet (Monument) |