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Short Sunderland Mk III DD852 was wrecked in Jennycliff Bay in September 1944.
Type
Short Sunderland MkIII
History
On 2nd September 1944 a Sunderland Mk III DD852 / J from 10 Squadron RAAF at Mount Batten was at anchor in the Sound when a ship dragged its anchor and collided with the large four-engined flying boat. The Sunderland aircraft ran aground in Jennycliff Bay and was wrecked during the salvage operation.
Location
Jennycliff Bay, Plymouth Sound. This aircraft was salvaged.
Please note that all aircraft in UK waters that have crashed during military service are protected under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
Last updated 04 Sept 2021
Information
Date Lost:
02 September 1944
Type:
Short S.25 Sunderland MkIII
Builder:
Short Brothers
Serial Number:
DD852
Unit:
10 Squadron RAAF
Base:
RAF Mount Batten, Plymouth
Pilot:
None
Construction
All-metal, mainly flush-riveted construction, control surfaces fabric covered metal frame
Propulsion
4 x Bristol Pegasus XXII 9 cylinder, single row radial engines
Status
Salvaged
Reference
None
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