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Monument record TR 15 SE 280 - Second World War Temporary Civil Starfish Bombing decoy in a field near Bridge
Summary
In May 1942 a Temporary Civil Starfish Bombing decoy (TSF6) was assembled in a field near Bridge. This probably comprised an irregular group of blazing baskets designed to mimic unguarded lighting in a built-up areas and thus draw fire away from Canterbury. Dobson states this was the only Temporary Civil Starfish to see action during the 'Baedeker' campaign, effecting a partial deflection of the raids during June 1942.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1660 5440 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BRIDGE, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
In May 1942 a Temporary Civil Starfish Bombing decoy (TSF6) was assembled in a field near Bridge. This probably comprised an irregular group of blazing baskets designed to mimic unguarded lighting in a built-up areas and thus draw fire away from Canterbury.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : Unknown
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Tourism Potential :
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit :
Dobson C., 01/01/00, Fields of Deception: Britain’s Bombing Decoys of World War II (Bibliographic reference). SKE15274.
Dobson C., 01/01/00, Fields of Deception: Britain’s Bombing Decoys of World War II (Bibliographic reference). Ske15274.
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Record last edited
Feb 10 2011 10:19AM