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Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V Z6941

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NPRN515914
Map ReferenceSR66NW
Grid ReferenceSR6120669778
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteAIRCRAFT
PeriodModern
Description
Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this aircraft 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 Whitley was built by Armstrong Whitworth at Baginton and assigned to 10 Squadron. It ditched into the sea 22 miles southwest of Milford Haven on 2 October 1941.

Sources include:
Halley, J, 1984, Royal Air force Aircraft X1000 - X9999, Z1000 - Z9999, pg76

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

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, May 2011.