Possible P-38 crash site Belgium

Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules

Lucas90210

Recruit
3
0
Aug 22, 2024
I have stumbled on a crash site in the Ardennes and have pictures of various aircraft parts, which were strewn in a forrest. According to public records, the only aircraft which went down in the particular area was a P-38. I am looking for type confirmation (or rejection). One part is a broken off piece of light metal, stamped with the brand name "Bohnalite". I have seen a photo on the web with this same stamp on the bank of cylinders of an RR Merlin Spitfire engine. However, I understand that the P-38 was exclusively fitted with the Allison V-1710. I would be very grateful if anyone can tell me whether the Allison V-1710 also includes Bohnalite components (on the web very little is to be found about this manufacturer/supplier).
 
Here are photo's of some of the items, including the piece with the "Bohnalite" stamp. I have identified the round disk as a dial of a SCR-274-N radio set. Furthermore there is a panel with indicator or warning lights with the words "Warning, do not ground this panel" and "brakes". There is a light metal joint of some kind, which bears the inscription "Kinney LA" and an unrelated piece of metal with the stamp "ASSY. 6-9592". Then there is a piece which looks to me as a wire guide, perhaps of the mechanical aileron controls?
 

Attachments

  • IMG_4008.JPEG
    IMG_4008.JPEG
    523.1 KB · Views: 7
  • IMG_4010.JPEG
    IMG_4010.JPEG
    529.9 KB · Views: 7
  • IMG_4016.JPEG
    IMG_4016.JPEG
    653.3 KB · Views: 6
  • IMG_4017.JPEG
    IMG_4017.JPEG
    605 KB · Views: 5
  • IMG_4019.JPEG
    IMG_4019.JPEG
    468.7 KB · Views: 5
  • IMG_4020.JPEG
    IMG_4020.JPEG
    366.9 KB · Views: 5
  • IMG_4022.JPEG
    IMG_4022.JPEG
    315.4 KB · Views: 5
  • IMG_4083.JPEG
    IMG_4083.JPEG
    341.3 KB · Views: 5
  • IMG_4014.JPEG
    IMG_4014.JPEG
    633 KB · Views: 5
The circuit breaker panel with the 30(?) yellow warning lights doesn't seem like a P-38 item or any WWII fighter that I can think of.
 
Last edited:
The circuit breaker panel with the 30(?) yellow warning lights doesn't seem like a P-38 item or any WWII fighter that I can think of.
Thank you mjfur for taking the time to respond to my posts. I am afraid I am at a dead end. Would be grateful for any leads which might help establish the identity of the plane that went down at this unregistered site.
 

Users who are viewing this thread

Back