I found this image on a National Education Network site and wondered if the identity of the aircraft was known. http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/asset651563_13587-.html
It seems odd that even with the weight of the engine the nose is still up, perhaps what is left of the fuselage is full of wet sand. And the prop looks to be undamaged so did it land on its wheels.
Richard
By: pogno - 9th March 2016 at 08:01
Just to answer my own post, this picture appears here where they suggest it is N3295 of 222 Sqn.http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/25035-dunkirk-operation-dynamo-evacuation-beaches/page-8
And also discussed on this forum http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?87258-Spitfire-Mk-I-II-and-IIa-s-Prop-fittings
Richard
By: One of the Few - 8th March 2016 at 22:28
I wonder if this is a 54 Squadron Spitfire. The reason being that this spit has a Rotol Prop and spinner. 54 Squadron aircraft were trialling the new prop at this time and interestingly the blades were metal rather than the later wooden design.
By: Versuch - 8th March 2016 at 11:16
Looks like it was on its wheels, but it would appear to have burnt out and collapsed back on to itself.
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