I recently visited the crash site in the Netherlands where my Uncle was killed during the war (83 squadron mid upper gunner).
Thanks to some amazing contacts over there-the actual field was found where it crashed and it was a very moving experience to visit the scene.
Aviation archaeologists had scoured the site with metal detectors and came up with the bits that can be seen in the photograph.
By an incredible coincidence though-they also revealed that in 1953 a Belgian Air force Meteor (with a British pilot) had also crashed in the very same field.
I know its a long shot-but can anyone identify these random bits-and from what aircraft they might be from (assuming even that they are aircraft parts)??
There are no visible markings on any of the pieces?
By: Peter - 13th April 2011 at 14:39
If you could get them to send more closeup pics showing them in better detail it might help.
By: Halcyon days - 13th April 2011 at 13:49
The bits are still with the Dutch guys for the moment-who are going to try and see if they can find any more detail-but when I looked at them whilst there-couldnt see any obvious marks etc on them unfortunately.
By: Fouga23 - 13th April 2011 at 13:41
Almost impossible to tell from that photo. Clean the parts and look for inspection stamps or other numbers on them. Then someone might be able to help you 🙂
By: Arabella-Cox - 13th April 2011 at 13:08
a/c parts i/d
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April 12, 2011 at 11:03 pm