Image from a photo album relating to II. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 3: 15 September 1940: Stabsschwarm JG3 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 (5205). Engaged by fighters during free-lance sortie and radiator severely damaged in combat. Possibly that attacked by P/O Holland of No. 92 Squadron. Engine overheated so attempted a forced-landing but crashed into outbuildings on Tarpots Farm, Bilsington, FF Oberstlt Hasso von Wedel captured unhurt. Aircraft Black — + — 100% write-off. Farmer's daughter, 4-year-old Vera Daw, was killed in this crash, her mother also later dying of injuries.

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'15 September 1940: Stabsschwarm JG3 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 (5205). Engaged by fighters during free-lance sortie and radiator severely damaged in combat. Possibly that attacked by P/O Holland of No. 92 Squadron. Engine overheated so attempted a forced-landing but crashed into outbuildings on Tarpots Farm, Bilsington, FF Oberstlt Hasso von Wedel captured unhurt. Aircraft Black — + — 100% write-off. Farmer's daughter, 4-year-old Vera Daw, was killed in this crash, her mother also later dying of injuries. Von Wedel was an RLM historian attached to the Stab of JG3 for operational experience. Aged 47 years, he had gained five victories as a fighter pilot in WW1. Petrol injection unit from this aircraft held by the Hawkinge Aeronautical Trust.'

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