This is an authentic, glass-framed aluminium airframe section recovered from a German Messerschmitt bf109 . The relic still retains traces of its original wartime finish, making it an attractive and increasingly scarce piece from one of the Luftwaffe's most recognisable aircraft.
The aluminium section was torn, bent and distorted by the impact of the crash but remains in good, solid condition. It has been carefully cleaned while preserving its original character and wartime patina.
The relic is presented in a glass-fronted box frame, complete with aircraft information, making it an excellent display piece for any aviation or Second World War collection. The frame measures approximately 9 inches by 9 inches.
This part comes from German Messerschmitt bf109 work number 3627 of 3/JG27. This fighter was shot down by RAF fighters at 4.15pm on the 5th September 1940 and crashed at Appledore near Ashford in Kent during the battle of Britain.
The Messerschmitt was in combat with RAF fighters and was shot down by Sergeant C.A.L Hurry of number 43 squadron over Tenterden in Kent. The plane crashed and burned out at Appledore Station the pilot Oberleutnant Helmut Strobel was killed. The aircraft was recovered in the early 1970’s and was again re dug in 1978 when many other parts were recovered it was not until a third dig on 5th September 1986 this time, they dug much deeper and they then found the body of Helmet Strobel which they recovered. He is last German pilot from the Battle of Britain to be recovered in Great Britain. In a twist of fate he was born on the 5th September 1915 as well in Austria he has now re buried back in his hometown of Kolbnitz near Badgastein in Austria.
This is an authentic, glass-framed aluminium airframe section recovered from a German Messerschmitt bf109 . The relic still retains traces of its original wartime finish, making it an attractive and increasingly scarce piece from one of the Luftwaffe's most recognisable aircraft.
The aluminium section was torn, bent and distorted by the impact of the crash but remains in good, solid condition. It has been carefully cleaned while preserving its original character and wartime patina.
The relic is presented in a glass-fronted box frame, complete with aircraft information, making it an excellent display piece for any aviation or Second World War collection. The frame measures approximately 9 inches by 9 inches.
This part comes from German Messerschmitt bf109 work number 3627 of 3/JG27. This fighter was shot down by RAF fighters at 4.15pm on the 5th September 1940 and crashed at Appledore near Ashford in Kent during the battle of Britain.
The Messerschmitt was in combat with RAF fighters and was shot down by Sergeant C.A.L Hurry of number 43 squadron over Tenterden in Kent. The plane crashed and burned out at Appledore Station the pilot Oberleutnant Helmut Strobel was killed. The aircraft was recovered in the early 1970’s and was again re dug in 1978 when many other parts were recovered it was not until a third dig on 5th September 1986 this time, they dug much deeper and they then found the body of Helmet Strobel which they recovered. He is last German pilot from the Battle of Britain to be recovered in Great Britain. In a twist of fate he was born on the 5th September 1915 as well in Austria he has now re buried back in his hometown of Kolbnitz near Badgastein in Austria.
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