Hawker Hurricane that saved Buck. Palace.
Interesting t.v. show tonight on US History International Channel (HINT:some hotels have it). The Hurricane pilot attacked a Dornier 17 (flown by Oberleutnant Zehre: died of previous injuries after the bailout: other crew unknown), which although already smoking, was headed towards the Palace. No ammo left, or else the guns jammed, so the very brave guy rammed it somewhere in the fuselage and the Hurr. pilot survived. A film showed the front of the Dornier tumbling down. The Hurr. pilot had a broken arm, but used both arms to pull the parachute D-ring. He then slid from a chimney down onto the street, but not from very high. The young children who watched him slide down went over and hugged him.
Pilot is named Homes or Holmes?-what a determined guy. The plane's engineer was Mr. Eric Soar.
The 'aircraft archaeology' crew found the Rolls Royce V-12 engine buried under a street, using radar as they blocked traffic somewhere in the West End (?) and the control column. Nice ceremony in the street later. Looked like the Queen was present.
Last edited by Ignition Override; 13th July 2006 at 07:02.