Recent excavation of Wellington Mk1 L4290 in Dorset. Crashed 21st July 1939 with the loss of PO I V Barton, PO Y P Wilson and AC J A Lowery. This was the first accidents involving a Wellington where anything is likely to remain. Unusually for a dig, an old gentleman walked over and presented three labels he had picked up whilst walking his dog and a contemporary newspaper report which described the loss in very great detail. Small remains of the Vickers nose turret were also recovered.
By: ian_ - 12th September 2010 at 23:34
The engine and prop are earmarked for Hendon or Brooklands, it being quite a significant aircraft. It wasn’t my dig but someone here might be able to answer your question.
By: Creaking Door - 12th September 2010 at 23:23
Tantalising pictures! I don’t suppose any of those cylinders or pistons are ‘surplus to requirements’ are they? :diablo:
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September 12, 2010 at 11:16 pm