I am in the midst of compiling a wartime crash list for Scotland and have reached No 620.I am trying to find out more about a Spitfire that is reputed to have crash landed on Sandwood beach ,and is still there under the sand.I remember reading about it in a travel book many years ago,the author having set eyes upon the wreck.
By: Charley - 5th September 2005 at 23:39
I camped at Sandwood Bay 10 years ago and saw no sign of the Spitfire, sadly. There was a complete lorry wheel and tyre though. Not sure how that got there as reputedly it is Britain’s most isolated beach. Worth a visit.
By: Andy Mac - 4th September 2005 at 15:06
No worries! 🙂
By: Nimroddy - 3rd September 2005 at 22:55
Thanks for that Andy at least I must be on the right track
By: Andy Mac - 3rd September 2005 at 22:12
There was a photo of the half exposed merlin published in 1982 in Flypast, made a real impression on me.
By: steve_p - 3rd September 2005 at 21:46
Years ago, the engine was visible on the beach, but I do not think that there was anything else left of it.
Best wishes
Steve P
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