Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Whirlwinds photos are very rare....and when they do appear from the other side of the wall, with serial and codes...

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Orig-Foto-RA...0AAOSw~f9fQBcl

An amazing photograph....really amazing....sadly out of my range of fire....

Congratulations for the winner

A

Re: Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Originalfoto: Offiziere der Flakscheinwerfer-Abteilung 298 bei Wrack der Whirlwind "P6979" der Pilot Len Gray (POW) der 263 Sqn. RAF, abgeschossen am 24. Oktober 1943 in Digosville, Cherbourg, Normandie, Frankreich
Format: +/- 6x9 cm Agfa Brovira
Rückseitig beschrieben: "eine abgeschossene Whirlwind, noch gut erhalten, 24.10.43"

Re: Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Based on the date, I'm guessing this had to be one of the last Whirlwind losses.

http://www.rafcommands.com/database/...php?uniq=P6979

Re: Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Look at the Whirlwind postings 6 before this one! The answers are there

Re: Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Hello ,

See also Flypast March 2012 ...

Re: Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Hi
well someone really wanted them, they went for

185 euros & 164 euros

well outside my hobby budget
but at least i have some 'free' ebay listing photos saved now
like a few othe people most likely

cheers
jerry

Re: Whirlwind P6979 (HE-G) - shot down 24-10-43
 

Interesting photo and one that confirms comments I have read that the fuselage on Whirlwinds broke behind the cockpit which often allowed the pilot to escape serious injury.