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HER Number:MDV107743
Name:Aircraft crash site on Holne Moor

Summary

In 1942 a Messerschmitt crashed at Holne Moor whilst on a reconnaissance mission, the pilot, Kurt Thune parachuted from 6,000 feet.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 672 720
Map Sheet:SX67SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (World War II - 1942 AD to 1942 AD (Between))

Full description

Rendell, P., 2000, Crashed aircraft on Dartmoor (Article in Serial). SDV352716.


2014, Legendary Dartmoor, Accessed 09/09/2014 (Website). SDV356498.

Holne Moor - 1942. A Messerschmitt crashed whilst on a reconnaissance mission, the pilot, Kurt Thune parachuted from 6,000 feet. No further detail. (Based on Rendell, 2000).


Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Unclear where the aircraft crash landed so location is approximate.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV352716Article in Serial: Rendell, P.. 2000. Crashed aircraft on Dartmoor. Dartmoor News. 52. A5 Stapled.
SDV355681Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #2212 ]
SDV356498Website: 2014. Legendary Dartmoor. http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk. Website. Accessed 09/09/2014.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7100 - Holne Moor Survey

Date Last Edited:Sep 9 2014 4:16PM