This is a retaining clamp associated with either an oxygen or compressed gas bottle from inside the cockpit area of the bomber.
The part which is aluminium and steel made bracket which still moves it has not rusted solid it does still have some maker inspection stamps clear to see and has the remains of its original green paintwork very clear to see it has very little damage from the impact of the crash which is unusual to find.The part is in light rusty but solid condition and nice clean condition for a recovered relic it is perfect for display or any collection the part is 10 inches long by 6 inches wide in size and perfect for display or any collection.The part comes from British RAF Lancaster mark 3 number PB563 of Number 103 Squadron which was on a bombing raid on the City of Chemnitz in Saxony on the night of the 5th- 6th March 1945.The Lancaster was shot down by German ju88 night fighter and crashed into woods East of Konigerade in Germany.The part comes with 2xA5 laminated information card with pictures and diagrams.
103 Squadron detailed 14 aircraft for this attack on Chemnitz. All took off in poor weather of low cloud and drizzle. F/O Ross returned early with an unserviceable engine. On arrival in the target area, it was found to be covered in 10/10ths cloud with tops around 11000 ft. On instructions from the Master Bomber all crews bombed the Wanganui flares. These were however very scattered, and it was feared the attack was inaccurate and poor, but cloud prevented any accurate observation. Bombing took place from between 15000 ft to 17000 ft. Defences were a very light heavy flak barrage. Plenty of fighters were seen and F/O Short was attacked by 3 Ju 88s in the target area. But no personal injuries were sustained. Dummy TIs were seen approximately 20 miles from the town on the run in. F/L Norem and F/O Exel are missing from this operation. All the remaining aircraft returned safely.
This is a retaining clamp associated with either an oxygen or compressed gas bottle from inside the cockpit area of the bomber.
The part which is aluminium and steel made bracket which still moves it has not rusted solid it does still have some maker inspection stamps clear to see and has the remains of its original green paintwork very clear to see it has very little damage from the impact of the crash which is unusual to find.The part is in light rusty but solid condition and nice clean condition for a recovered relic it is perfect for display or any collection the part is 10 inches long by 6 inches wide in size and perfect for display or any collection.The part comes from British RAF Lancaster mark 3 number PB563 of Number 103 Squadron which was on a bombing raid on the City of Chemnitz in Saxony on the night of the 5th- 6th March 1945.The Lancaster was shot down by German ju88 night fighter and crashed into woods East of Konigerade in Germany.The part comes with 2xA5 laminated information card with pictures and diagrams.
103 Squadron detailed 14 aircraft for this attack on Chemnitz. All took off in poor weather of low cloud and drizzle. F/O Ross returned early with an unserviceable engine. On arrival in the target area, it was found to be covered in 10/10ths cloud with tops around 11000 ft. On instructions from the Master Bomber all crews bombed the Wanganui flares. These were however very scattered, and it was feared the attack was inaccurate and poor, but cloud prevented any accurate observation. Bombing took place from between 15000 ft to 17000 ft. Defences were a very light heavy flak barrage. Plenty of fighters were seen and F/O Short was attacked by 3 Ju 88s in the target area. But no personal injuries were sustained. Dummy TIs were seen approximately 20 miles from the town on the run in. F/L Norem and F/O Exel are missing from this operation. All the remaining aircraft returned safely.
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