NHER 15382 (Find Spot record) - World War Two aircraft
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Summary
The wheel and undercarriage of a World War Two bomber were found on the sea bed in about 1975. During repairs to a sewage outlet in 1977, the wing of a Stirling bomber was recovered.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG24SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVERSTRAND, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
About 1975.
Wheel and undercarriage of bomber found on seabed.
1977.
During repairs to sewer outfall, wing of Stirling found.
Given to RAF Museum, Hendon?
Newspaper cutting (S1) in file.
23 October 1979.
Site located by E. Rose (NAU).
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2011 2:53PM