Date: 30th September 1940
Time: 5.00 p.m.
Unit: 7 Staffel/Jagdgeschwader 27
Type: Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1
Werke/Nr. 4851
Coded: 9 +
Location: Near Queen Anne's Gate, Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berks, England.
Pilot: Oberleutnant Karl Fischer Captured - unhurt.
REASON FOR LOSS:
This aircraft was engaged on a bomber escort sortie to London and was hit in the radiator and petrol tank during combat with fighters. Possibly that claimed as damaged by P/O P. G. Dexter of No. 603 Squadron. Me 109 overturned during forced landing.
This aircraft was later put on show outside Windsor Castle to help raise money for the local Spitfire fund.
A.I.2.(g) Report No. 4/53 ñ 1940
Me 109. Crashed 30.09.40 at 17.00 hours, at Queens Anne's Gate, Windsor Great Park. Markings: 9 painted on yellow engine cowling. Spinner white with black circle on tip. Old markings had been painted out, viz. PH + LV. Airframe built by Arado, 29.06.40,. No. 109.4851. Engine DB601. Following fighter action aircraft forced landed and turned over. There are a number of bullet strikes from astern.
Armament: x 2 MG 17 in wings and x 2 under engine cowling. Armour: Standard cross bulkhead and head protection for the pilot.
Me 109E recovery Windsor Great Park
