Crash site of Second World War Spitfire BM193, Clacton-on-Sea (EHER 81191)
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Summary
Documentary records show that aircraft BM193, a Second World War Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vb fighter, thought in to be in service with the American 334 Squadron, ditched off Clacton on 20th October 1944, due to engine failure. This aircraft had been built in 1941-1942, and was previously in service with 457, 611 and 71 Squadrons of the Royal Air Force. Please note that military aircraft wrecks are protected under the 1986 Protection of Military Remains Act, and as such a licence must be obtained from the Ministry of Defence prior to any investigation work.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1792 1457 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TENDRING, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE data transfer.
Documentary records show that aircraft BM193, a Second World War Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vb fighter, thought in to be in service with the American 334 Squadron, ditched off Clacton on 20th October 1944, due to engine failure. This aircraft had been built in 1941-1942, and was previously in service with 457, 611 and 71 Squadrons of the Royal Air Force. Please note that military aircraft wrecks are protected under the 1986 Protection of Military Remains Act, and as such a licence must be obtained from the Ministry of Defence prior to any investigation work.
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VB was a standard single-seat fighter; one of a batch of 1000 delivered between November 1941 and November 1942
It crashed after the engine cut and it ditched off Clacton, Essex, 20.10.44. <1>
Builder: Vickers-Armstrong
Where Built: Castle Bromwich
Delivered: 1941/2
Squadrons: 457/611/71/334 US
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources
- <1> SEX76162 Bibliographic reference: Halley, J.J.. 1985. Royal Air force Aircraft BA100-BZ999. p. 60.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1343032
- National Monuments Record: TM 11 SE 44