[Andy Saunders]

This engine was supposed to be from the Spitfire of 92 Squadron lost at Postling Wents, Kent, on 12 October 1940. At least, that is how it was described on e-bay. I am by no means certain that it was from this aeroplane, but I could be wrong. I have an original 49 MU report that points very strongly away from it being from that aeroplane.

Either way, my understanding is that the e-bay vendor stated it to have been recovered from this crash site but information subsequently emerged on another forum to possibly link this engine with one that was stolen some years ago from a Kent pub.

I cannot help with whom the original "owner" was and from whom said engine was allegedly stolen. However, it would be interesting if some clues could emerge as to who this person was and to know whether the engine sold on e-bay was one and the same.

Clearly, a sensitive area. However, lets hope that if some nefarious deeds have been exposed through e-bay trading of a supposed Battle of Britain relic then the guilty party (ies) and victims (e-bay buyer and previous owners) might now be identified.

Someone must know!