A beautiful DO217 vertical fin

[gilles collaveri]

I can't help sharing this picture with you.

On 12 July 1944, two DO217 crashed in the French Pyrenées, they probably collided while flying together.

Look at this beautiful camouflage.

This part belongs to a friend of mine; he found it in the 70's in a barn next to the crash side. The swastika was deamaged by local people at the time of the crash.

My friend divorced five years ago, and he left this fin in his ex-wife house when they separated. He now will try to get it back (the part, not the wife!).

He fears she might have got rid of it ! fingers crossed...

All the best.
GC

[Clint Mitchell]

A stunning piece Gilles, thanks for sharing. Fingers crossed it hasn't been lost and your friend gets it back. Do keep us posted on the matter.

[ouidjat]

Hello Gilles,

It seems you got the tail I'm looking for since the 70s. I had it in my hands at that time and last year I did ask my best friend - after having lost his contacts since 1984 - "Where is the tail?"

Can you send me a PM please? Don't worry nothing bad ...

Thank you for your help.

Franck.

[ChrisS]

I think Franck is after the wife

[ouidjat]

Interesting idea Chris since that best friend already divorced two times... It's a trail I have to follow;
May be a solution through that joke! .

[ChrisS]

Sounds good Franck: chasing an old piece of tail discarded by your friend...

[obdl3945]

Chris...

What a wonderful piece of double entendre! I laughed so loud it's a wonder you didn't hear me.

Paul

[ChrisS]

Why thank you Paul sir! I am so glad somebody got it.

[gilles collaveri]

Hey guys,

I may have this fin in my hands next week.

Fingers crossed...

GC

[Clint Mitchell]

Good luck, some ultra close-up shots would be appreciated if you do.