n.a. (2013). Ju88 Clearance - Post-clearance Assessment Report.. Wessex Archaeology.

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Title:		 Ju88 Clearance - Post-clearance Assessment Report.
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Number of Pages:		 41
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by DP World London Gateway, to carry out clearance under archaeological supervision at a previously unknown aircraft crash site in the Black Deep, Outer Thames Estuary. This Assessment reports on fieldwork undertaken on the 5th and 6th July 2012 which covered the area of two geophysical anomalies (7534 and 7535) which had been confirmed to be the source of aircraft related material. The concentration of this material was demonstrated to have largely but not exclusively originated from a Junkers 88 T that crashed on 20th April 1943 as the result of the actions of an RAF Spitfire from 332 Sqn. Other material found at the crash site appears to be the remains of another aircraft, a propeller and other items point to the remains of a British aircraft, possibly a Westland Lysander. Due to the rarity of the Ju88 'T' aircraft variant, the connection to a very secretive specialist Luftwaffe squadron, and link to at least one historical figure, this discovery is of international significance and providing a rare opportunity to examine the remains of a exceptional aircraft revealing evidence for technological innovation during a period of intensive European and World conflict in the mid-20th century. This further assessment report details the assemblage, project methodology a statement of potential and outlines proposals for analysis publication and archive.
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Created Date:		 10 Dec 2020