I’ve finally found a pic of the panel in situ…..

Here’s a few examples….

Hi All,

I have recently acquired some more large panels from this aircraft but I’m still no closer to positively identifying the aircraft. I have also asked for advice on some other forums I participate in but so far I have not been able to get any conclusive answers. I thought I would share some further pics if that. Helps any further.

The forged T section is stamped “Berlin 3125.5” with a symbol that appears to be cross hammers. I have also found one inspection stamp K598 (circled) but that’s about it.

It was my thought that they are wing or tail sections and have seen a similar riveting style on a JU88 wing section, and most panels have pieces of the typical Junkers anodised yellow aluminium. The riveting and fasteners compare with other Luftwaffe panels I have.

The upper surfaces are dark green and black and the lower surfaces appear to be pale blue. The interior colour is pale green. There are traces of red on what I believe to be the upper surfaces which I would think would be the “no step” markings.

As always, any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Darren

Many thanks again Bill, you are an absolute star. I’m just about to pm you now.

Unbelievably, my father-in-law who works occasionally for the local landowner from whom these wheels came from, believes he may have found and acquired another main wheel complete with original tyre (albeit flat)! Hopefully he will come through with this and we’ll be one step closer!

I acquired a tailwheel wheel tyre for a mere £10 this week, but I’m not sure of its fitment. It has a few marks but appears to be NOS or have had very little use. It’s 5.50 – 4 WL14, which I believe may have been fitted to later Tempests, but I’m really not sure. It was certainly worth the gamble of £10 as it’s a nice display piece if nothing else.

The part number is partially missing so have posted a few pics below to see if anybody has any ideas?

Many thanks,

Darren

Just until I work out what to do with these and eventually put them to better use, they are currently making a rather nice pair of coffee tables (all instantly reversible of course!). It’s the only way I’m being allowed to keep them in the house!

Thanks very much Bill, that would be much appreciated!