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This section
contains 100% genuine relics of the great aerial conflict Second
World War including the Battle of Britain. We have added this
section due to numerous enquires for this sort of personal history.
All items will have been
legally recovered and
supported with
authentification. Many
parts listed in other sections of the site can be linked to the
correct aircraft types. The following pieces listed on these pages
are from aircraft crash sites and details of the, Squadron, Pilot
,exact date, combat details, aircraft type, and serial number. In
most cases if not already supplied it will be possible for a small
fee to receive copies of the Squadron Operational record book and
official combat reports which are available from the record office
at Kew. We have found that its allot more economical to employ the
services of a professional
researcher. Its costs
around £50 to locate and take copies of original documents.
Obviously these are crash relics and will not be in a usable
condition, its the history that counts and it is possible for
example to build up a collection of a
Battle of Britain items
from start of the battle until the end . Spitfire Spares does not
support the recovery of wreckage from anything classified as a War
grave or any recovery not fully compliant with the current
legislation. Respect for
the Brave aircrew is paramount
and we will not offer or purchase any personal items recovered from
aircrew killed in action serving their Country.
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Mosquito KB 224
Mosquito KB224 from 1655 Mosquito Training Unit
This Mosquito was one of 200 Mk XX Mosquitoes delivered
between March and July 1944 by DH Canada, Downsview.
Serial KB224 from 1655 Mosquito Training Unit. 'Control
lost in turbulence; bunted and wing detached, crashed at Lebbitts Wood, Salop, 19.8.44.'
Actually Leebotwood
The crew were recovered from the
scene in 1944
The crew of KB224 were Flight
Lieutenant JM Pearce (23) and Pilot Officer AA Young (20)
This site was first excavated 20 years ago
by another group who managed to recover an engine and other pieces unknown.
There is a record of the second recovery where the following parts came from on
the website recovery page link here
Mosquito KB 224 was a Canadian built Lancaster
and the Merlins were made by Packard
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Mosquito KB 224
Packard Merlin Propeller (No.6 Pg 8 Relics)
Here is a
DH propeller blade spider bushing from a
Hydromatic prop from Mosquito KB224.
Made of brass would polish up nicely and make a great
display piece.
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£55
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Mosquito KB 224
Packard Merlin control rod (No.5 Pg 8 Relics)
Here is a control rod from one
of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224
Measures 38 cm long
The Mosquito XX used two
Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP
The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental
Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States
under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used
in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions
of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin
powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51
Mustang.
Shown
under a Mosquito MK XX
£55
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Mosquito KB 224
Packard Cam support (No.4 Pg 8 Relics)
Here is a camshaft support from
one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224
The Mosquito XX used two
Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP
The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental
Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States
under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used
in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions
of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin
powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51
Mustang.
£25
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Mosquito KB 224
Packard Control rod(No.3 Pg 8 Relics)
Here is another control rod from
one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224
The Mosquito XX used two
Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP
The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental
Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States
under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used
in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions
of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin
powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51
Mustang.
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Mosquito KB 224
Packard Piston Liner (No.2 Pg 8 Relics)
Here is a piston liner from
one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224 this shows the
damage caused by the impact of an aircraft hitting the ground at
speed.
The Mosquito XX used two
Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP
The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental
Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States
under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used
in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions
of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin
powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51
Mustang.
£55
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Mosquito KB 224
Packard Piston Liner (No.1 Pg 8 Relics)
Here is another piston liner from
one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224
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Mosquito MM 150 Merlin Piston
& Rod (No.1A Pg 8 Relics)
This is a piston and rod from
Mosquito MM 150 purchased from a collector who was on the
recovery team that excavated this aircraft under licence.
This historic
artefact that came from an aircraft which actually raided Berlin
would look superb polished and mounted.
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Above centre F/O
Morgan R.N.Z.A.F and above right a Mosquito MK B.XVI being
loaded with a 4000Lb Cookie.
Details of
Mosquito MM 150 last mission to Berlin carrying a 4000Lb cookie.
Mission: Berlin, Germany. Date:
14/15th January 1945 Unit: No. 692 Squadron P.F.F Type: De
Havilland Mosquito B. XVI Serial: MM150 Coded: PE - E
MM 150 Last Mission.
Fourteen aircraft detailed for operations. Mosquito MM150
took-off from GRAVELEY at 21.09 hours, loaded with a single
4,000lb “cookie”. The raid was led by S/L W. C. Brodie, DSO, DFM
(pilot) and F/L K. R. Triggs DFC (navigator) in Mosquito Mk.XVI,
serial number MM182.
One aircraft cancelled owing to a burst tyre on take-off, one
aircraft missing. Of the remainder, nine aircraft bombed Berlin
and three bombed secondary target’s owing to technical trouble.
Only four aircraft dropped their “cookies” during the first wave
on the big city. One aircraft bombed BONN and another COLOGNE
due to technical failures. Over BERLIN the sky was clear and
excellent results were observed both on marking the target and
bombing. Opposition from the enemy was slight, a few
searchlights with slight heavy flak, although a few fighter
flares were observed. During the second wave, again one aircraft
failed to reach the target and bombed EUSKIRCHEN using GEE. It
was clear weather over the target and moderate results were
observed, marking being scattered. On the whole, not a bad
prang. It was however marred by the fact that two of our
aircraft did not return!
One being reported as crashed in this country, with the pilot’s
body being found nearby.
In F/O J. P. Morgan, the dead pilot, the Squadron lost an
excellent Captain. There is no news of his navigator Sgt
Sturrock, whose opened parachute has been discovered.
Extract from the No.15 Operational Training Unit ORB. Summary;
14.01.1945
This aircraft was flying from its base at GRAVELEY in bad
weather and short of fuel.
The crew, F/O Morgan (pilot) and Sgt Sturrock (navigator)
abandoned the aircraft near GREENHAM COMMON, Berkshire. The
aircraft continued on to crash at SNELSMORE FARM, CHIEVELEY,
Berkshire. Sadly the New Zealand pilot was killed when he struck
the tail fin of the aircraft whilst baling-out, his body was
subsequently found nearby to his wrecked machine. The navigator
landed safely. Police informed HAMPSTEAD NORRIS airfield
regarding the crash, however GREENHAM COMMON airfield had taken
all necessary action. Both stations mounted guard over the
wreck.
Further extract from No.692 Squadron ORB.
15.01.1945 News received that F/O J. P. Morgan NZ 413881 aircraft crashed. His navigator’s parachute
harness was found 12 miles south of NEWBURY.
17.01.1945 News was received late in the day that the body of
1800054 Sgt J. A. M. Sturrock. Nav “B” has been found some 3 to
4 miles away from his harness. The death of both members of crew
in such tragic circumstances is deeply regretted
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