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Spitfire Relic part id (crashed Broom Hill Farm)

Hello Can anyone out there help me to id this Spitfire Relic that crashed at Broomhill Farm Wychling in kent.Piloted by Douglas Mackenzie Davidson. on the 6/1/46 of 453 Squadron.The Spitfire was TZ106 (XIVE)any Knowledge on the crash would be helpful, Also to id this relic MANY THANKS again. (photo to follow)

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By: hawker1966 - 30th April 2012 at 16:26

Yes definitely Griffon as has a stamp on cooling pipe GN 30981

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By: Eddie - 29th April 2012 at 15:05

Presumably that would be “Griffon” rather than “Merlin” if we’re talking Mk.XIVs here.

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By: hawker1966 - 29th April 2012 at 15:01

Spot on with your reply Graham as see one yesterday mantythanks for clearing this up.

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