Janie.

I now think D/O is the aircraft sub type such as P-51 C or P-51D. So I think it’s a Messerschmitt Bf 110 D/O.

There are two pictures but don’t know how I stand re copyright so if you send me your email address through private message I’ll try and scan them and send them to you later.

Your mother lives on Durrant Road? Or am I getting confused?

“I can envisage a large hole appearing in the garden if this is the case.”

Not half as big as the hole the 110 made.

Can’t find anything likely for Sept 7th.

Regards,

kev35

Janie.

Hope this helps.

Battle of Britain Then and Now.

Friday august 30th.

5/ZG 2

Messerschmitt Bf 110 D/O (3315). Shot down by Hurricane during escort mission and exploded attempting forced-landing at Durrants Road, Ponders End 4.55 pm. Hptmn. Schuldt and Uffz. Dyroff killed. Aircraft A2+HK a write off.

Just realised there is a photo of the crash site with this as part of the caption “The aircraft crashed into the greenhouses of Rochford’s Nursery garden to the rear of No’s 16 to 22 Durrants Road killing both crewmen.”

Regards,

kev35

Originally posted by tenthije
sorry for bringing down the quality all of a sudden! 😀

Don’t worry the quality with which we are unable to see through the fog is absolutely fantastic. 🙂

I agree though. The likes of Ren, LN Strike Eagle, Wannabe Pilot, A330, Graham Skipton, and not forgetting the others who post pics (including the air crew who give us such a fantastic insight) bring something special to the forum. Even those shots which wouldn’t make it onto the ‘popular’ image sites are welcomed and appreciated on here. Posting my own images and sharing those of others has brought me a lot of pleasure.

Here’s to many, many more.

Regards,

kev35

I know what drives me now, but I can’t really say what started it all. No connections with the RAF or aviation in general. I started reading at a very early age and my dad said I always chose books about aeroplanes. By the time I saw Battle of Britain (aged 8) I could already recognise most of the aircraft in the preview film which was about an airshow. Built lots of models (badly) still do (still badly:) ). Four years in the ATC in which I flew in Chipmunks, Bulldogs, Sedbergh’s, Kirby Cadets, a Hercules, a Dakota, a Sea King and a CH53. First airshow was Shuttleworth aged 13. Been to many shows, seen too many accidents, but have started going again now.

But the real passion, for me, is the people. I love seeing displays, would never have imagined I could or would see nine Spitfires airborne at once. It made the hairs stand up at the back of my neck and tears roll down my cheeks. But it’s what it stands for. The courage, endurance and sacrifice of all those who put their lives in danger so I can sit here sixty years later typing this. Now having the chance to meet, correspond with and talk to these veterans is what it’s all about for me. Their stories deserve to be told, their experiences shared. Someone once said on here, can’t remember who, “next time you meet a veteran, shake his hand and say thank you.” So, for me, that’s what it’s about, repaying the debt in any way I can.

On a personal note, (you’ve got this far, stick with it), a number of people on these forums have done much to enrich my life over the last couple of years. They know who they are. I have learned so much from people and have received help in ways I would never have imagined. In turn I hope I have been of some help to others. The spirit on this board makes it a very special place, long may it continue.

Sorry for rambling.

Regards,

kev35