Maritime record FEX 470 - Wreck of Gloster MK II J7504
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Summary
Wreck of Gloster MK II J7504, 1924
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2790 3318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
British Seaplane, 1924
Status: Casualty
[Gloucestershire Gloster II seaplane racer built for 1924 Schneider Cup Race; one of two ordered on Cont. No.475614/24 to Specification 39/23] Registered G-EBJZ 3.9.24; not taken up; Racing No.1 for 1924 Schneider Trophy Race; By road to Felixstowe 12.9.24; Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment; Float strut collapsed, alighting on rough water after first flight during trials and sank, Felixstowe, 19.9.24. Written off charge. (1)
Construction Number: 2
Engine: 585hp Lion VA
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60257 Bibliographic reference: Halley, J.J.. 1987. Royal Airforce Aircraft J1-J9999 and WW1 Survivors.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 27 2022 10:58AM