Hi,
I came across a small panel section very close to the site where StabII./KG4 Heinkel He111H-4 (8747) ditched off Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk in 1940. I have come across many parts from this aircraft over the years, but this is different in paint colour (green rather that black) and riveting style.
It also features the remains of a four holed Fairey fastener with the part number F8 222. I understand the F8 stands for Fairey Engineering but does anybody know what the 222 part relates to? I was under the impression these types of fastener were used predominately in British aircraft; would it be possible they were also used on German aircraft (I seem to remember an earlier post suggesting they had been used on a Heinkel)?
I believe many aircraft went into the North Sea close to this area, so it I could be from any one of them, or anything else for that matter.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Regards,
Darren
By: Whitley_Project - 18th May 2014 at 11:45
It looks Hawkerish to me…
By: Rocketeer - 8th May 2014 at 12:15
fairey fasteners were used on lots of RAF aircraft – that colour and construction of panel is sim to Hurri and Spit (inkling former)
By: windhover - 8th May 2014 at 11:22
The stamp: F8 222 is the Fairey Inspection stamp.
The F8 part identifies it as Fairey; and the 222 is the individual Inspector’s Identity stamp.
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By: Bluebird Mike - 6th May 2014 at 21:57
That looks generally very similar to the crunched pieces of Barracuda engine cowling that we have.
By: Whitley_Project - 6th May 2014 at 21:04
Hi Darren
I’d be very surprised if they were used on German aircraft. Pm sent.
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