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2nd March 2016, 00:38
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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 
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4th March 2016, 12:28
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Re: HURRICANE mK1 P3554
Geoff: It might help you if you give date, Sqn, pilot etc
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5th March 2016, 10:34
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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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