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 The RFC, which gave birth to the RAF, was formed in 1912. It comprised a Military Wing, a Naval Wing, The Royal Aircraft Factory and the Central Flying School. Eighteen months after its formation, the Naval Wing of the RFC was reformed into the Royal Naval Air Service. It was from these branches that the RAF was formed on 1st April 1918. Whereas the RFC squadron numbers were largely retained from 1 to 199, the number 200 was added to that of each RNAS Squadron, thus 3 Sqn RNAS became 203 Sqn RAF. In 1918 the combined strength of the RAF was 188. Under the guidance of Sir Hugh Trenchard, Britain formed an Air Force independent of Army or Navy control. It was also developed as the first strategic air force in the world at the time. British carriers operated squadrons between 1918 and 1937 as RAF Naval Air Branch squadrons and as such were not under Navy control MEASURES 15 X 30 INCHES HAND

Reproduction German data plate (pg1 Rel)

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 Hurricane Z2505 was flown by Squadron Leader Foit Emil when it caught fire on a training flight over Loch Oich lake on 31st of August 1941. RAF Czech Fighter 310 Squadron.

310 Squadron Hurricane being rearmed RIGHT.

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310 Squadron Pilots

Pilot's oxygen bottle cradle from Hawker Hurricane Z2505 - an important piece of his kit that would have mounted behind the pilot's seat. In relic condition (three bolts are holding it together for the photo where the original rivets have failed) this item could be improved with some TLC and make a fascinating exhibit, especially if you have a bottle to put in it!  Hawker Aircraft stamps are present on the cradle. 

HERE WE HAVE  A GENUINE MACHINE G__ LINK CHUTE AS FOUND ON HAWKER HURRICANE BW874 CRASH SITE ON OCT 96. IT WAS CLEANED, IDENTIFIED. IT HAS SMALL DENTS , IT DIDN'T BURNT AND IS NOT CORRODED MADE OF ALUMINIUM

INCLUDING THE SEA HURRICANE XIIA,CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY BUILT 1,451 HURRICANES, ALSO TURNED OUT 1,206 WINGS (MOST W 12 X .303 BROWNING MG MOUNTS) AND 1,168 OLEO LEGS

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Waclaw Lapkowski

Waclaw Lapkowski second from right at the time this picture was taken he was Squadron Leader of the famous 303 Squadron.

The following smaller engine parts all come from the same Merlin and aircraft shown above and the guarantees  and information supplied applies to all the parts listed under

Hurricane P2985 Merlin part 1 (pg1 relics)

Head bolt

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This piece has a brass plate and once removed moister from the compressor that operated the Guns and pneumatics.

Hurricane P2985 Piston and Rod (pg1 Pwr)

This is a piston and rod recovered from the crash site of Hurricane P2985. I can guarantee the provenance of this piece and will supply the new owner with three pages of A4 listing information of the 303 Squadron Pilot Waclow Lapkowski who was flying this aircraft when he was shot down on the 5th of September 1940. In addition a copy of the combat report is included. I will also supply the history of this piece since its recovery so it is fully traceable to the dig site.

303 RAF Polish Squadron was the top scoring Squadron of the Battle of Britain and as such this is a hugely desirable piece of history for the battle of Britain collector.

It is in remarkably good condition and is straight.  

Born on 6th November 1913, Waclaw Lapkowski was in the Polish Air Force before the war and was serving with its 112 Squadron at the outbreak of war. On 6th September 1939 he shared a He111 and a Do17 with a He111 destroyed on the 9th.

Big end bearing shell.

Big end bearing

Cover plate stamped with Merlin part number

This is a massive piston and con rod from a JU88 it dwarfs the Merlin piston. Its in excellent condition considering its from a crash site. It belonged to JU88 Jumo engine of JU88 5151 code F1 GFT and attached to the first wing of bomber group 76 (I/KG 76.

On the night of Saturday 10th of April 1941 this group  despatched eleven aircraft to bomb the city of London this was to become the heaviest weekend of bombing the Blitz was to know. Ju88 5151 had dropped its bombs and on a homeword coarse when it was shot down by fire from Brooklands anti aircraft guns. The aircraft crashed into a small copse at Slinfold in Sussex at 10.30.PM Comes with a certificate.

From the above JU88 aircraft with the same history.