Archaeological remains associated with this loss are not confirmed as present at this location, but may be in the vicinity.

The remains of this aircraft are designated as a Controlled Site under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. For further information on this Act and its administration with regard to aircraft, please contact the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre, RAF Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1RZ.

Event and Historical Information:
This Spitfire was delivered to the RAF in August 1945, Its service life included assignments to 17 OTU and 614 Squadron. On 17 April 1948, it dived out of cloud into the sea 1.5miles southeast of Nells Point.

Sources include:
Halley, J J,1985, Royal Air Force Aircraft SA100 to VZ999, pg6

WWW resources:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/Personnel/SPVA/AviationArchaeology.htm

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, January 2011.