This is a rare, glass-framed engine data plate from a Bristol Mercury nine-cylinder, single-row radial piston engine. The original aluminium plate retains numerous maker's markings, all of which have been fully translated and explained on the accompanying information sheet. Despite being torn and bent by the impact of the crash, the plate remains solid and stable. It has been carefully cleaned and stabilised while preserving its authentic wartime appearance and original patina.
For display, the relic has been professionally mounted in a glass-fronted box frame together with a selection of historical photographs and information. The frame measures approximately 13 inches by 13 inches, making it an attractive display piece for any aviation or Second World War collection.
The data plate originates from Gloster Gladiator Mk II N5719 (code G-CBHO) of No. 263 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer Michael Alexander Craig-Adams, who was shot down on 22 May 1940 during the German invasion of Norway.
During the action, the Gladiator became engaged with a German Heinkel He 111 bomber of 5./KG 26. The fighter was hit by return fire before crashing into Høgfjell, where it exploded. Flying Officer Craig-Adams was killed in the crash and is buried at Narvik New Cemetery. Just one month earlier, he had survived another flying accident at Litledalen, further south.
Most of the aircraft wreckage was recovered in 1999 and is currently undergoing restoration, although small remnants of the aircraft can still be found at the crash site today.
This is a rare, glass-framed engine data plate from a Bristol Mercury nine-cylinder, single-row radial piston engine. The original aluminium plate retains numerous maker's markings, all of which have been fully translated and explained on the accompanying information sheet. Despite being torn and bent by the impact of the crash, the plate remains solid and stable. It has been carefully cleaned and stabilised while preserving its authentic wartime appearance and original patina.
For display, the relic has been professionally mounted in a glass-fronted box frame together with a selection of historical photographs and information. The frame measures approximately 13 inches by 13 inches, making it an attractive display piece for any aviation or Second World War collection.
The data plate originates from Gloster Gladiator Mk II N5719 (code G-CBHO) of No. 263 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer Michael Alexander Craig-Adams, who was shot down on 22 May 1940 during the German invasion of Norway.
During the action, the Gladiator became engaged with a German Heinkel He 111 bomber of 5./KG 26. The fighter was hit by return fire before crashing into Høgfjell, where it exploded. Flying Officer Craig-Adams was killed in the crash and is buried at Narvik New Cemetery. Just one month earlier, he had survived another flying accident at Litledalen, further south.
Most of the aircraft wreckage was recovered in 1999 and is currently undergoing restoration, although small remnants of the aircraft can still be found at the crash site today.
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