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geoff smith

2nd March 2016 01:38

HURRICANE mK1 P3554

I own the Merlin engine from P3554 but would like to find a phoyo or letter markings of this Hurricane shot down near Swanage in 1940.
Also any info or photos from when the engine was dug up

Chris Goss

4th March 2016 13:28

Re: HURRICANE mK1 P3554

Geoff: It might help you if you give date, Sqn, pilot etc

Peter Cornwell

5th March 2016 11:34

Re: HURRICANE mK1 P3554

5 October 1940 607 Squadron, Tangmere Hurricane P3554. Shot down in attack by Bf109s of I./JG2 over Swanage and crashed at Woodhorn Farm, Aldingbourne, 2.00 p.m. Sergeant R. A. Spyer baled out unhurt. Aircraft a write-off.
Excavated by the Wealden Aviation Archaeological Group in September 1979. Intact Rolls-Royce Merlin engine recovered together with complete instrument panel and control column. Aircraft identity plate also discovered confirming identity.

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