Crash site of German Second World War Junkers Ju88, off Brightlingsea (EHER 81378)
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Summary
This is the crash site of a German Junkers Ju88 which was shot down off Brightlingsea in 1941. It was part of Squadron 8/KG30.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0853 1610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIGHTLINGSEA, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from the NRHE data transfer.
A German Junkers Ju88 that was part of Squadron 8/KG30. It was shot down by HMS WALLACE, REIDS and FISHER BOY off Brightlingsea at 4 p.m. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76578 Bibliographic reference: Ramsey, W.. 1988. The Blitz, Then and Now, Sept 1940 - May 1941. Vol. 2, pp. 411, Sunday 26-JAN-1941.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1401835
- National Monuments Record: TM 01 NE 88