Sycamore,
You know it is strange. I have had these photos for over 30 years and never really looked closely. I know that XL132 went down in the water just off the sea wall, and when I first visited at low tide there were all these remains. I put two and two together and got a number other than four. Then you come along and state the obvious and throw all pre-conceived ideas out of the window. When I get home tonight I will post the other photos of the wreckage, maybe there will be a clue as to the type.
QuePee