Anyone know what this is from?
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From: Cippenham
Anyone know what this is from?
My Brother owns a stretch of beach in Sussex and had this (believed to be a drop tank) wash up after storms the other night.It has been checked out by police and Bomb disposal (before anyone starts getting dramatic) and it is now his property by rights of salvage.
Does anyone know what aircraft it is from? Is it one of ours or French?
Also any ideas who might be interested in giving some cash to have it back? I'm sure he wont refuse any decent offer.
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Its a Jaguar external fuel tank. There have been several instances of them being jettisoned over the years. The fins do break off on impact with the water- they have also been washed up occasionally. As for the length of it you can just see the ERU mounting shackles near the shingle. The oval just to the rear is the Fuel/Air connection.
There should be a warning stencil stating that the thing is made of or contains phenolic asbestos, which I think means don't set fire to it 'cos it gives off v. nasty fumes.
MM 111- you must be one big guy if your g/f can handle one of these.
There should be a warning stencil stating that the thing is made of or contains phenolic asbestos, which I think means don't set fire to it 'cos it gives off v. nasty fumes.
MM 111- you must be one big guy if your g/f can handle one of these.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
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The MOD may offer a reward. They certainly do for torpedoes and the like provided you are not a Crown servant; hint, if YOU find a torpedo tell the wife/gf to report it.
