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Parts from Bf110 E-1 wreck, M8+KC
As previously discussed here, major Erich Groth and his Bordfunker Herbert Muche crashed with their Bf110 August 12 (or 11) 1941 in Ål/Norway. The Germans did not reach to the plane until a year after the crash in the remote place in the mountains. In the meantime locals "took care of" (read stole) parts from the wreck, which is understandable in war time.
Even today, parts pop up from hidden places. To day I was happy to photograph some until now hidden parts. The attachements first show a "Benzin Heiz- und Kochgerät," It was prabably removed from the crash site in summer 1942, never used and put in the attic where it has resided until this autumn. The heater has been cleaned, glass blown and except for the fuel container repainted. It has spring attachements and must have been fastened somewhere in the plane. Does anybody know where? What about the heater itself? The second item show a elecric motor which can run in both directions. Could this be to move the wheel in and out? The third item is the Revi C/12 D. Carl Zeiss Jena produced by Steinheil in München. What can be said about this one? |