Mirrors,
Interesting inscription. This is the second L 33 item that i've seen referenced to Mersea Island. The other was a ladder rung from *L 33 shot down over Essex on 23/24 Sep 16 crashing into a field at West Mersea Essex*
Also included was a photo showing Zeppelin wreckage of what I believe is the L 32 crash site at Great Burstead-not the assumed Little Wigborough site. Certainly there has been confusion between the airships, shot down the same night, which might explain this type of thing; however, is it a common mistake in England to think Little Wigborough is on Mersea Island? Other explanation: Considering L 33 had gone out to sea then turned back to land; are these items that were thrown overboard to slow the airship's descent right before landing? I'm guessing by the time they were over Mersea Island potential jettison had become scarce, thus ladders, auxiliary propellers, etc. would likely be the last to go. Comments?
Ref. Maps:
http://www.earlyaviator.com/archive/...Wigborough.jpg
http://www.earlyaviator.com/archive/...t.Burstead.jpg
Jempie !
Hat-tip for the AHT forum link. I've been to the airshipsonline site many times to collect H.M.A. data but never took notice of the discussion group link.
Ed,
The arresting policeman was Special Constable Edgar Nicholas.
Rick,
If you're still watching this thread... i'll take one of those lists off your hands. flyingaces(at)shaw(dot)ca .Thanx.
VBR
Rod