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Monument MPM1374 - Memorial stone to Sgt. HH (Paddy) Adair Royal Air Force
Summary
Memorial stone to Sgt. HH (Paddy) Adair of the Royal Air Force, who died when his Hurricane fighter aircraft AK-D-V7602 was shot down and crashed at a nearby site on 6th November 1940.
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Full Description
Memorial stone for Sgt. HH (Paddy) Adair of the Royal Air Force. He died when his Hurricane fighter aircraft AK-D-V7602 was shot down and crashed on 6th November 1940. Sgt. Adair was serving in 213 Squadron based at Tangmere. The wreck site (see MPM1373) was excavated in 1979 by the Wealden Aviation Archaeological Group. His remains were recovered and disposal took place at Porchester Crematorium on 29th October 1979.
The plaque on the memorial stone reads:
SGT. H.H. ADAIR IN HURRICANE
AK-D-V7602 CRASHED NEAR
HERE ON THE 6/11/1940
WHILST DEFENDING PORTSMOUTH.
HE FOUGHT AGAINST SUPERIOR
ODDS AND LOST HIS YOUNG
LIFE SO THAT FUTURE
GENERATIONS COULD ENJOY
THEIRS.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM245 Bibliographic reference: Hunt, Bob. 2005. Portsdown Tunnels.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 661 064 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Feb 22 2019 11:18AM