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This relic was purchased by Spitfire Spares from the person who, excavated the aircraft.

You will receive a certificate along with the details shown on the listing.

M J Series Spitfire M J 250 shown above

 More information about Deelan and airfield markers from Deelen can be found here.

Here is a peace I have kept for many years in my own private collection the best peace from this crash that I bought and probably the most recognisable. Its the contents gauge from the MK VIII Oxygen regulator from MJ 170.

 Geoffrey Page had been shot down and severely burned on 12th August 1940 when his 56 Squadron Hurricane had set on fire by cross-fire from Do17s. Rushed to hospital, he became one of Sir Archibald Mclndoe's 'guinea pigs' at the new plastic surgery department of East Grinstead hospital. The next two years had been spent in hospital, where he underwent a dozen painful operations, and then he returned to duty, first going to the Air Fighting Development Unit, thence to 122 Squadron and then, in January 1944, taking command of 132 Squadron.

 During his time in hospital he had resolved to destroy one German aircraft for every operation that he had undergone. His score was, at this time, four destroyed and 'shares' in three more, so he had some way to go to reach his twelve.

 As the flight approached Deelen airfield, he saw his chance to improve. A Bf 110 night-fighter was approaching the airfield, its nose bristling with radar aerials, and Page called 'Tally ho!' and led the flight down on it, picking up speed. 
   The Messerschmitt was from Stab./NJG 1, flown by Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Jabs, who had taken command of the Geschwader on 1st March. He already had 45 victories to his credit and had won the Ritterkreuz with Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves) on 24th March. He hadn't fought Spitfires since the heady days of 1940, but, warned by his gunner, he was ready for them.   The Spitfires were going far too fast for accurate shooting and as Jabs broke, they overshot. One Spitfire swung into his gunsight and he took a snap shot, the heavy armament hitting Spitfire MJ170 flown by Pilot Officer R.B. Pullin, which went down in flames, too low for the pilot to bale out.  Reefing his Spitfire around, Flying Officer J.J. Caulton came back at Jabs head-on, felt cannon shells smacking into his aircraft and the engine stopped dead. He glided around and bellied MJ639 on the grass of Deelen airfield. Page, less headstrong, had curved around behind the 110 and now opened fire.  Jabs knew that he had no chance of escape, nosed down, and also belly-landed on Deelen airfield, where he met John Caulton. Geoffrey Page had one less German aircraft to hunt down

Under is a Picture taken after the fight far left is Major Jabs and third from the left is Flying Officer J.J. Caulton.

Also a letter given to Flying Officer J.J. Caulton it was a kind of order to the German troops to take care of him on a proper way during the transport to the Stalag (prisoner camp).  And Major Jabs inspecting MJ 169.

This is a relic of Spitfire MK IX MJ 170 132 Squadron .303 shell casing which has exploded when the aircraft crashed.

I have several of these left in stock. I haven't taken pictures of each one as they are all in a similar condition so you may not receive the one in the picture. Your certificate of authenticity will picture the .303 casing you receive.

All are from the crash sight of MJ 170.

This is a relic of a cowling fastener for a Spitfire MK IX MJ 170 132 Squadron.