As P/O Nat Barry lost his life only a short distance from our museum, and his Hurricane came down even nearer, it was natural that we should, in 2002, carry out an excavation at the crash site. To our surprise, and dismay, it was obvious that an illeagal recovery had been carried out in the early nineties, as proven by the ‘best before’ date on a soft drink can left behind. Ours had been the first and only licence granted for this incident. Follow this link for more information http://www.shoreham-aircraft-museum.co.uk/V6800.htm Contact was made with Nat’s family, and a piece of his Hurricane was given to his sister.

This photo shows the display of items recovered from the crash site, which was on display at Hall Place, Bexley, this summer.

Sounds interesting. Any more info on the book?

Thanks James & Steve, but I’m only a small cog in the wheel. A lot of our success is down to knowing the right people & contacts with the veterans that have been built up over the years.

Geoff.

Please note changes to those veterans due to attend.