This is an authentic intercooler/supercharger induction housing from a Rolls-Royce Merlin 60-series engine. Although incomplete, having been cut after its recovery from the crash site, it remains a rare and highly recognisable component from one of the most famous aero engines of the Second World War.
The housing sustained only light dents and scratches during the impact of the crash, with the majority of the damage resulting from being cut after recovery. Despite this, it retains virtually all of its original wartime finish, together with a clearly visible maker's casting number on the side. The relic has been carefully cleaned and is in exceptional condition for a recovered aircraft component, making it an impressive display piece for any aviation or military collection. The part measures approximately 7 inches by 8 inches.
This component was recovered from RAF Spitfire Mk IX, serial MK796, of No. 421 ("Red Indian") Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. The aircraft was being flown by Flying Officer F. W. Ward when it was shot down on 25 July 1944 during the air war over Normandy. The relic is supplied complete with two laminated A5 information cards containing historical information and photographs.
On the day of its loss, Spitfire MK796 was attacking a German train near Sizun when it was hit by anti-aircraft fire (Flak). The aircraft crashed near Domfront, close to Falaise, Normandy. No. 421 ("Red Indian") Squadron was a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter squadron that flew the Spitfire Mk IX during the Normandy campaign, carrying out fighter sweeps, armed reconnaissance and fighter-bomber operations in support of the Allied advance across France.
This is a genuine wartime relic from the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and represents a rare opportunity to own an original component from a combat-loss Spitfire of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Normandy Campaign.
This is an authentic intercooler/supercharger induction housing from a Rolls-Royce Merlin 60-series engine. Although incomplete, having been cut after its recovery from the crash site, it remains a rare and highly recognisable component from one of the most famous aero engines of the Second World War.
The housing sustained only light dents and scratches during the impact of the crash, with the majority of the damage resulting from being cut after recovery. Despite this, it retains virtually all of its original wartime finish, together with a clearly visible maker's casting number on the side. The relic has been carefully cleaned and is in exceptional condition for a recovered aircraft component, making it an impressive display piece for any aviation or military collection. The part measures approximately 7 inches by 8 inches.
This component was recovered from RAF Spitfire Mk IX, serial MK796, of No. 421 ("Red Indian") Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. The aircraft was being flown by Flying Officer F. W. Ward when it was shot down on 25 July 1944 during the air war over Normandy. The relic is supplied complete with two laminated A5 information cards containing historical information and photographs.
On the day of its loss, Spitfire MK796 was attacking a German train near Sizun when it was hit by anti-aircraft fire (Flak). The aircraft crashed near Domfront, close to Falaise, Normandy. No. 421 ("Red Indian") Squadron was a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter squadron that flew the Spitfire Mk IX during the Normandy campaign, carrying out fighter sweeps, armed reconnaissance and fighter-bomber operations in support of the Allied advance across France.
This is a genuine wartime relic from the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and represents a rare opportunity to own an original component from a combat-loss Spitfire of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Normandy Campaign.
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