Hi all
I am looking for any information regarding this crash as I live very close to the site.
Date: 30-09-1940
Pilot: Gustav Strasser of 6/JG 52
Plane: Bf109 E-1 Werk No.3192
Crash site: Tadworth, Surrey.
Pilot bailed out over Dorking, injured but survived.
Eye witness reported plane crashed into base of tree and caught fire, yellow engine cowel with large eagle painted on it.
Below is the eagle I think the witness is describing but not completely sure.
Any further info welcomed in particular any pictures showing this eagle on cowel (So far I have only found one photo, Page 38 Bf109 a comprehensive guide for the modeller by Lynn Ritger).
Regards
Drew