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Relics Page 8: Mosquito relics

       

Relics Page 1: Arnhem Relics

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This section contains 100% genuine relics of the great aerial conflict Second World War including the Battle of Britain. We have added this section due to numerous enquires for this sort of personal history. All items will have been legally recovered and supported with authentification. Many parts listed in other sections of the site can be linked to the correct aircraft types. The following pieces listed on these pages are from aircraft crash sites and details of the, Squadron, Pilot ,exact date, combat details, aircraft type, and serial number. In most cases if not already supplied it will be possible for a small fee to receive copies of the Squadron Operational record book and official combat reports which are available from the record office at Kew. We have found that its allot more economical to employ the services of a professional researcher. Its costs around £50 to locate and take copies of original documents. Obviously these are crash relics and will not be in a usable condition, its the history that counts and it is possible for example to build up a collection of a Battle of Britain items from start of the battle until the end . Spitfire Spares does not support the recovery of wreckage from anything classified as a War grave or any recovery not fully compliant with the current legislation. Respect for the Brave aircrew is paramount and we will not offer or purchase any personal items recovered from aircrew killed in action serving their Country.  

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Mosquito KB 224

Mosquito KB224 from 1655 Mosquito Training Unit

This Mosquito was one of 200 Mk XX Mosquitoes delivered between March and July 1944 by DH Canada, Downsview.

Serial KB224 from 1655 Mosquito Training Unit. 'Control lost in turbulence; bunted and wing detached, crashed at Lebbitts Wood, Salop, 19.8.44.' Actually Leebotwood

The crew were recovered from the scene in 1944

The crew of KB224 were Flight Lieutenant JM Pearce (23) and Pilot Officer AA Young (20)

This site was first excavated 20 years ago by another group who managed to recover an engine and other pieces unknown. There is a record of the second recovery where the following parts came from on the website recovery page link here

Mosquito KB 224 was a Canadian built Lancaster and the Merlins were made by Packard

 

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Mosquito KB 224 Packard Merlin Propeller  (No.6 Pg 8 Relics)

Here is a DH propeller blade spider bushing from a Hydromatic prop from Mosquito KB224.

Made of brass would polish up nicely and make a great display piece.

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£55

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Mosquito KB 224 Packard Merlin control rod (No.5 Pg 8 Relics)

Here is a control rod from one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224

Measures 38 cm long

The Mosquito XX used two Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP

The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51 Mustang.

Shown under a Mosquito MK XX

£55

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Mosquito KB 224 Packard Cam support (No.4 Pg 8 Relics)

Here is a camshaft support from one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224

The Mosquito XX used two Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP

The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51 Mustang.

 

£25

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Mosquito KB 224 Packard Control rod(No.3 Pg 8 Relics)

Here is another control rod  from one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224

The Mosquito XX used two Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP

The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51 Mustang.

OUT OF STOCK

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Mosquito KB 224 Packard Piston Liner (No.2 Pg 8 Relics)

Here is a piston liner from one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224 this shows the damage caused by the impact of an aircraft hitting the ground at speed.

The Mosquito XX used two Packard Merlin 33s 1480 HP

The Packard Motor Car Company and Continental Aircraft built over 58,000 Merlins in the United States under license. Many were shipped to England, and others used in versions of the American Curtiss P-40 and most versions of the P 51. This example of the Packard-built Merlin powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51 Mustang.

£55

 

Mosquito KB 224 Packard Piston Liner (No.1 Pg 8 Relics)

Here is another piston liner from one of the Packard built Merlins from KB 224

£35

 

 

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Mosquito MM 150 Merlin Piston & Rod (No.1A Pg 8 Relics)

This is a piston and rod from Mosquito MM 150 purchased from a collector who was on the recovery team that excavated this aircraft under licence.

This historic artefact that came from an aircraft which actually raided Berlin would look superb polished and mounted.

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Above centre F/O Morgan R.N.Z.A.F and above right a Mosquito MK B.XVI being loaded with a 4000Lb Cookie.

Details of Mosquito MM 150 last mission to Berlin carrying a 4000Lb cookie.

Mission: Berlin, Germany. Date: 14/15th January 1945 Unit: No. 692 Squadron P.F.F Type: De Havilland Mosquito B. XVI Serial: MM150 Coded: PE - E
MM 150 Last Mission.
Fourteen aircraft detailed for operations. Mosquito MM150 took-off from GRAVELEY at 21.09 hours, loaded with a single 4,000lb “cookie”. The raid was led by S/L W. C. Brodie, DSO, DFM (pilot) and F/L K. R. Triggs DFC (navigator) in Mosquito Mk.XVI, serial number MM182.

One aircraft cancelled owing to a burst tyre on take-off, one aircraft missing. Of the remainder, nine aircraft bombed Berlin and three bombed secondary target’s owing to technical trouble. Only four aircraft dropped their “cookies” during the first wave on the big city. One aircraft bombed BONN and another COLOGNE due to technical failures. Over BERLIN the sky was clear and excellent results were observed both on marking the target and bombing. Opposition from the enemy was slight, a few searchlights with slight heavy flak, although a few fighter flares were observed. During the second wave, again one aircraft failed to reach the target and bombed EUSKIRCHEN using GEE. It was clear weather over the target and moderate results were observed, marking being scattered. On the whole, not a bad prang. It was however marred by the fact that two of our aircraft did not return!

One being reported as crashed in this country, with the pilot’s body being found nearby.
In F/O J. P. Morgan, the dead pilot, the Squadron lost an excellent Captain. There is no news of his navigator Sgt Sturrock, whose opened parachute has been discovered.


Extract from the No.15 Operational Training Unit ORB. Summary; 14.01.1945
This aircraft was flying from its base at GRAVELEY in bad weather and short of fuel.
The crew, F/O Morgan (pilot) and Sgt Sturrock (navigator) abandoned the aircraft near GREENHAM COMMON, Berkshire. The aircraft continued on to crash at SNELSMORE FARM, CHIEVELEY, Berkshire. Sadly the New Zealand pilot was killed when he struck the tail fin of the aircraft whilst baling-out, his body was subsequently found nearby to his wrecked machine. The navigator landed safely. Police informed HAMPSTEAD NORRIS airfield regarding the crash, however GREENHAM COMMON airfield had taken all necessary action. Both stations mounted guard over the wreck.
Further extract from No.692 Squadron ORB.


15.01.1945 News received that F/O J. P. Morgan NZ 413881 aircraft crashed. His navigator’s parachute harness was found 12 miles south of NEWBURY.


17.01.1945 News was received late in the day that the body of 1800054 Sgt J. A. M. Sturrock. Nav “B” has been found some 3 to 4 miles away from his harness. The death of both members of crew in such tragic circumstances is deeply regretted

£395

 

       

 

                                                                                                                       


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