A friend of mine found a small piece (ID-plate) in a wood in De Panne (Belgian coast, along the french border). Curtiss is mentioned on that ID-plate, along with a serial number (12872) and a delivery date (3.39). Could it be from a downed aircraft (if so, maybe the crash site has been found)?
By: TonyT - 14th September 2012 at 10:56
How lucky is that, especially as it never corroded away obliterating the vital numbers! Indeed looks like you may have found the crash site.
By: coldkiwi1 - 14th September 2012 at 10:18
I have a copy of “les Curtiss H75” which details the history of the H75 in French service. Unfortunately it is in French and I do not read French, but from what I can o decypher: The plate is from H75 A1 construction number 12872, X874. Serial number 75 in French service.
It appears that the aircraft was lost on 11/05/1940 at Stekene Belgium. Pilot S/lt Naudin. Part of 1st esc GCI/4.
By: Trolly Aux - 14th September 2012 at 07:46
ps….if he does not want it…I would love it!!!:D
You forgot to ask for the Long and Lat Tony :rolleyes:
By: Rocketeer - 14th September 2012 at 07:43
ps….if he does not want it…I would love it!!!:D
By: Rocketeer - 14th September 2012 at 07:41
definitely aircraft – a close up would be good…..the attachment shows the makers plate (replica) fitted to TFC example…
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