The wing shape in the photo does look like a Boston, but take a look at the more recent pics here: http://www.eastcoastsailing.co.uk/ECS08-web.pdf

The engine is a Jumo 211. It may of course be different wreck but I am only aware of one definate aircraft wreck on Buxey Sands…

P&P I like your post a lot – I sent you a pm.

UV lighting suggests mid at the earliest or late war onwards. Most likely post war however

The numbers look American – try over on WIX. The inspectors stamp is a bit odd – possibly Republic, which would suggest it is Thunderbolt. Any info on where it was found? How about a picture of the whole item?

The ‘L’ is part of the part number and indicates handedness, i.e. a left sided component.

Laurence – ask them to look for any stamps and part numbers

Hi Ian

As MJW says, they certainly do look like Vickers K gun sights, but the ones I have seen have a slight taper at the base. Hendon have a few of these guns – i’m sure they would confirm.