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

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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  • --- Bibliographic reference: Dobson C.. 01/01/00. Fields of Deception: Britain’s Bombing Decoys of World War II.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Dobson C.. 01/01/00. Fields of Deception: Britain’s Bombing Decoys of World War II.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2011 10:19AM