Bayerische Flugzeugwerke Bf 109G. WNr 14798 Catalogue No Luft 0038A
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
The Society's Aviation Heritage Collection contains countless artefacts, documents and photographs established from over five decades, which include aircraft crash site investigations and recovery, aircraft preservation and memorial construction to name but a few. A large percentage of the collection relates to the Society's work in Europe and in particular France, the Netherlands and Germany.
Although most work is mainly related to aviation subjects the act of remembrance remains paramount in all our work, from the construction of memorials to the recovery of missing airmen.
Many other subjects relating to 20th century history have also been encountered during our research work and these are also recorded here.
Dornier Do 217E-4 WNr 5314 8/KG2 Catalogue No. Luft 0007A
Collection of items recovered from the crash site which include 20mm drum, part or a saddle drum, badge and belt buckle.
Dornier Do 217E-4 WNr 5314 8/KG2 Catalogue No. Luft 0008A
Belt Buckle and badge
Focke Wulf Fw 190A-7 Werke/Nr.643923. 2 Staffel./Jagdgeschwader 11. Catalogue No. LUFT 0001A
Cowling catch recovered from the crash site of Focke Wulf Fw 190A-7 Werke/Nr.643923. 2 Staffel./Jagdgeschwader 11, In woodland near the village of Schweimke, 11 Km North East of Wittingen, Germany.
Focke Wulf FW 200 D2, D-AMLH (0021) Deutschmark Lufthansa Catalogue No 0019A
Small fragment of skin, recovered from the crash site.
The Fw 200 was intercepted and shot down by a Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF night fighter of RAF 415 Squadron based at Dijon.
Focke Wulf FW189 Werk no. 2100 Catalogue No. Luft 0006A
The Focke-Wulf Fw 189, Werk no. 2100, is the only surviving example of this German twin-engine reconnaissance aircraft from World War II. It was originally an Fw 189A-1, coded V7+1H, and assigned to 1.(H)/32. This aircraft was shot down on May 4, 1943, near the Soviet-Finnish border. The wreckage was recovered in 1991 and brought to the UK for restoration By Jim Pearce. It is now part of the Flying Heritage Collection in Washington State
Heinkel HE111 H-5 WNr 9370 3/KG53 Catalogue No Luft 0010A
NW25 Argus Pipe Fitting recovered from the crash site.
Preserved from Martin “Sef“ Johnson Collection.
Heinkel He111 WNr 3595 1H+ED Stab III/KG26 Catalogue No. Luft 0009A
Collection of parts recovered from the crash site including, 7.9 MG15 saddle drum part.
Preserved from Martin “Sef” Johnson & Mick Hegney Collections.
Junkers Ju 87 B-1 S2 +-M 2/StG 77 WNr.5518 Catalogue No. Luft 0059A
Piece of airframe recovered by Martin from Ju87 5518.
Artefact preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju 87R-2 WNr. 5709 Catalogue No. Luft 0015A
A piece of aircraft skin recovered from the crash site.
Junkers Ju 88 A-1 Stab II/KG54 Catalogue No. Luft 0052A
On August 13, 1940, a Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 88 A-1 of Stab II/KG 54 was intercepted and shot down by RAF Hurricanes from Nos. 43 and 601 Squadrons while en route to attack Farnborough. The bomber clipped a beech tree and crashed into Swanbourne Lake in Arundel Park.
Artefacts preserved from the Late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju 88 A-1 Stab II/KG54 Catalogue No. Luft 0053A
On August 13, 1940, a Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 88 A-1 of Stab II/KG 54 was intercepted and shot down by RAF Hurricanes from Nos. 43 and 601 Squadrons while en route to attack Farnborough. The bomber clipped a beech tree and crashed into Swanbourne Lake in Arundel Park.
Artefacts preserved from the Late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju 88 A-1 Stab II/KG54 Catalogue No. Luft 0054A
On August 13, 1940, a Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 88 A-1 of Stab II/KG 54 was intercepted and shot down by RAF Hurricanes from Nos. 43 and 601 Squadrons while en route to attack Farnborough. The bomber clipped a beech tree and crashed into Swanbourne Lake in Arundel Park.
Artefacts preserved from the Late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju 88 C-4 WNr0345 4/NJG2 Catalogue No. Luft 0016A
A collection of items recovered from the crash site, including part of the throttle lever, parachute remains, piece of blade and other parts.
Junkers Ju 88 C-4 WNr0345 4/NJG2 Catalogue No. Luft 0017A.
Parachute remains recovered from the crash site.
Junkers Ju 88 C-4 WNr0345 4/NJG2 Catalogue No. Luft 0018A
Throttle lever part recovered from the crash site.
Junkers Ju 88A Wnr.0115 1./(F)123 Catalogue Luft 0024A
A collection of interesting artefacts recovered from the crash site, including Parachute Release, Dinghy Paddle Handle, Control Column Direction Selector part of the Auto Pilot system and other items.
Junkers Ju 88A Wnr.0115 1./(F)123 Catalogue Luft 0025A
Parachute Release recovered from the crash site.
Junkers Ju 88A Wnr.0115 1./(F)123 Catalogue Luft 0026A
Control Column Direction Selector part of the Auto Pilot system.
Junkers Ju 88A Wnr.0115 1./(F)123 Catalogue Luft 0027A
Dinghy Paddle Handle recovered from the crash site.
Junkers Ju 88A-14 Werk Nr.144078 3/KG6 Catalogue No. Luft 0058A
Ju 88 crashed cockpit lever handle. Aircraft crashed at Recotory Farm, Winfrith, Dorset.
Artefact preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju 88A-4 Werk Nr.5840 Catalogue No. Luft 0055A
Ju 88A-4 Werk Nr.5840 B3+SP from 6/KG.54. This aircraft crashed at Redward Farm, Burnham-on-Crouch at 0235 hours on 13 Aug 1942 after it was intercepted by an 85 Sqn Havoc night-fighter. The aircraft hit the ground vertically and was completely destroyed, all 4 crew being killed.
Martin was on the dig organised by the R.A.F., E.O.D (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) for the landowner.
Artefact preserved from the Late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju 88A-5 V4 + FV WNr.4203 2/KG1 Catalogue No. Luft 0012A
A collection of items recovered from the crash site, navigation instrument, Buckle, Label and other small parts.
Junkers Ju 88A-5 V4 + FV WNr.4203 2/KG1 Catalogue No. Luft 0013A
Recovered from the crash site, Navigation Instrument.
Junkers Ju 88A-5 V4 + FV WNr.4203 2/KG1 Catalogue No. Luft 0014A
Recovered from the crash site, a label and parachute buckle.
Junkers Ju52 Battle of Crete Artefacts Catalogue No. Luft 0020A
Artefacts recovered from Fallschirmjager Ju52 crash site near Rethymno.Remains of Water bottle, Camo Smock and Oxygen pipe.
Preserved from the Mick Hegney Collection.
Junkers Ju88 A-5 WNr(88) 2366 Catalogue No. Luft 0021A
A collection of items relating to Obergefrei Konrad Schmelzer.
Including his kriegsmarine dog tag.
Junkers Ju88 A-5 WNr(88) 2366 Catalogue No. Luft 0022A
A collection of items relating to Obergefrei Konrad Schmelzer.
Including his kriegsmarine dog tag, and a close up inside the booklet.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.0345 Catalogue No. Luft 0043A
Remains of uniform, Schwimmweste, Flying Boot.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0039A
Tail wheel.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0040A
Oxygen Bottle.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0041A
Collection of artefacts including, various labels, Electrical items, flare bases, buckle and others.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0042A
Collection of artefacts including, oxygen mask & clip, parachute fragment, part of dog-tag, coin, and belt part.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0044A
Remains of Dogtag belonging to observer Heinrich Meyer.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0045A
Coin recovered from the crash site.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Junkers Ju88 WNr.550581 Catalogue No. Luft 0046A
Remains of Oxygen Mask
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Ludwigslust Aifield Relics Catalogue No. Luft 0005A
Collection of items recovered from Ludwigslust Airfield.
Luftwaffe mug, Plate, Manual inflation tube for life vest, instrument related part and 16mm film reel.
Luftwaffe 16mm Film Reel, Recovered From Ludwigslust Airfield. Catalogue No. LUFT 0003A
Possibly used for Luftwaffe training / instructional films.
Messerschmitt 109E “Yellow 3” Wnr.4816 3/JG1 Catalogue No. Luft 0063A
Label relating to the flaps & speed recovered from the crash site of Messerschmitt 109E “Yellow 3” Wnr.4816.
Artefact preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt 109E-4 “Yellow 3” Wnr.5283 3/JG52 Catalogue No. Luft 0062A
An instrument face from the airframe Messerschmitt 109E-4 “Yellow 3” Wnr.5283
Artefacts preserved from the late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt 110 Werke/Nr.Unknown 1/ZG26 Catalogue No. Luft 0004A
Fuel/Hydraulic pipework recovered from the crash site of Messerschmitt 110 c-4 1ZG/26.
Preserved from Martin “Sef“ Johnson Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F FL MU 26512 Catalogue No. Luft 0057A
Messerschmitt Bf 109 I/C (intercom) bulkhead connection block parts. The fixed socket on the aircraft is part of the standard Luftwaffe Flieger-Norm(Flight Standard) electrical system.
Artefacts preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0028A
Aircrew Remembrance Society Collection of artefacts relating to Herbert Blochbergers Messerschmitt Bf 109G-5.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0029A
Original Framed Letter & First Aid Items recovered from the crash site.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0030A
Part of the Schwimweste with inflation tube still attached recovered from the crash site.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0031A
Parachute piece recovered from the crash site.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0032A
A small collection of artefacts which includes, camera parts and film, engine and undercarriage parts and cockpit related items including, harness, instrument and labels.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0033A
A large piece of yellow cowling recovered from the crash site.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0034A
Drop Tank Handle recovered from the crash site.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0035A
Aircraft skinning and engine part.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0036A
Collection of personal items recovered from the crash site which include, cigarette packet, Matches and some money.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0037A
Der Adler Magazine featuring Herbert Blochberger inside.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5 Wnr.27107 4./(F) 123 Catalogue No. Luft 0047A
Armoured Plate recovered from the crash site.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 “White 14” Wnr.3579 Catalogue No. Luft 0048A
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 "White 14" (W.Nr 3579) is a rare airworthy Battle of Britain veteran, operated by the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar since 2014. Built in 1939, it was flown by ace Hans-Joachim Marseille in 1940 and forced down at Calais-Marck 2nd September 1940. In August 1942 the Bf109 was force landed by Lt. Kurt Hummel of JG77 and remained there until recovery in 1992 by the Russian Aircraft Recovery Group.
Restored by Craig Charleston It is one of only two airworthy "Emils" in the world. Artefacts preserved from the late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 “White 14” Wnr.3579 Catalogue No. Luft 0049A
A piece of original Fabric from the airframe Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 “White 14” Wnr.3579,
Artefacts preserved from the late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 “White 14” Wnr.3579 Catalogue No. Luft 0050A
Artefacts preserved from the late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 “White 14” Wnr.3579 Catalogue No. Luft 0051A
This circular item is the access panel from the starboard wing leading edge control slot from the restoration of Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/E-4 “White 14” Wnr.3579.
Artefacts preserved from the Late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 Wnr.5395 Stab/JG51 “Winkel Balkan” Catalogue No. Luft 0056A
MG 17 Gun Mount. Aircraft crashed 28th August 1940, the Bf 109E-4 WNr.5395 was piloted by Oblt. Erich Kircheis, Geschwader Adjutant. Kircheis baked out very low and broke a leg, captured P.O.W.
Artefacts preserved from the late Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 110C-4 WNr 2065 3M+EK 2/ZG2 Catalogue No. Luft 0011A
Pipe fitting recovered from the crash site.
Preserved from Martin “Sef“ Johnson Collection.
Messerschmitt Bf 110C1 Wnr.2837 2N+DP 3/ZG76 Catalogue No. Luft 0061A
Bf 110C-1 (2837) 2N+DP of 3/ZG76 was shot down by Flight Lieutenant T.F. Dalton-Morgan of 43 Squadron and Sergeant M.C. B. Boddington of 234 Squadron during combat over Shoreham. Aircraft crashed at Church Farm, Washington, Pulborough, Oberlt H. Florenz and Gefr R. Herbert were both missing believed killed.
Artefact preserved from the Martin “Buzz” O’Brien Collection.
Messerschmitt Me410 16/KG2 Werke/Nr. Unknown. Catalogue No. LUFT 0002A
Daimler Benz DB603 Aero Engine recovered from crash site of a Messerschmitt Me410 from 16/KG2 which crashed at Andridge Farm, Radnage near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire on the night 0f 23/24 February 1944. Aircraft recovery took place between October & December 1971.
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