MEM6 - World War Two B17 Flying Fortress crash site on Court Down (Monument)
Summary
The site where a B17 Flying Fortress crashed on Court Down on 20 March 1944.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The crash site of a B17 bomber, west of Court Down, was reported by Derek Bales who has researched the site and recovered ammunition and other debris at the location. The bomber, which was based at Deepham Green, Norfolk, crashed after a bombing raid on Frankfurt, on 20 March 1944. [1] The B17 Flying Fortress crashed on Court Down on 20 March 1944. [2]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
Grid reference | SS 9128 2967 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
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Map sheet | SS92NW |
Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 15 2021 9:24PM
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