This is a Intercooler/supercharger induction housing from Rolls Royce Merlin 60-series engine which is not complete it has been cut up after it was recovered.
The part is slightly damaged from the impact of the crash with only some light dents and scratched.but obviously has damage from being cut. The part has all of its original colours and a very clear to see maker marking number on the side it has been very well cleaned it is in fantastic condition for a recovered part and is a very nicely cleaned relic which has actually come up very well and is perfect for display or any collection and a rare one for the collection. The part is 7 inches by 8 inches in size.
The part comes from RAF Spitfire number MK 796 was a 421 ("Red Indian") Squadron Royal Canadian Airforce aircraft of 421 squadron. The pilot was Flight Officer F.W Ward he was shot down on the 25th July 1944 during the air war over Normandy.This item includes 2 x A5 laminated information cards with pictures.
The spitfire was hit by German flak while attacking a train near Sizun and crashed at Domfront near Falaise in Normandy.Number 421 Squadron was a Canadian squadron, often flying Spitfire Mk IXs and XVIs during the European campaign, specialized in fighter-bomber operations.
This is a Intercooler/supercharger induction housing from Rolls Royce Merlin 60-series engine which is not complete it has been cut up after it was recovered.
The part is slightly damaged from the impact of the crash with only some light dents and scratched.but obviously has damage from being cut. The part has all of its original colours and a very clear to see maker marking number on the side it has been very well cleaned it is in fantastic condition for a recovered part and is a very nicely cleaned relic which has actually come up very well and is perfect for display or any collection and a rare one for the collection. The part is 7 inches by 8 inches in size.
The part comes from RAF Spitfire number MK 796 was a 421 ("Red Indian") Squadron Royal Canadian Airforce aircraft of 421 squadron. The pilot was Flight Officer F.W Ward he was shot down on the 25th July 1944 during the air war over Normandy.This item includes 2 x A5 laminated information cards with pictures.
The spitfire was hit by German flak while attacking a train near Sizun and crashed at Domfront near Falaise in Normandy.Number 421 Squadron was a Canadian squadron, often flying Spitfire Mk IXs and XVIs during the European campaign, specialized in fighter-bomber operations.
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