Very rare complete engine piston sleeve nice condition from an engine on German Heinkel He 111H-2 work number 5481,shot down and crashed on Bourne Farm in Sandhurst at 3.30pm on 15th September 1940 during the hardest day in Battle of Britain.

This is a very rare find from the battle of Britain it is a complete engine piston sleeve from 1 of the 12 from a German Heinkel HE111 shot down in Battle of Britain The piston sleeve is complete but has been cut in half but is still in fantastic condition with all original colours it has no real damage from the impact of the crash but with a few dents and knocks.The piston sleeve has some of its original steel colour but has partly discolored from being buried but still has its original maker markings and numbers clear to see it has been very well cleaned and is a very nice example of a piston sleeve from this famous aircraft which is perfect for display or any collection and a rare one for the collection and large size at 10 inches long .The engine sleeve is from the hart of one of the Junkers Jumo 211 engines on the bomber.The piston is from German Heinkel He 111H-2 work number 5481 of 3/KG53. The pilot of the bomber was severely wounded in fighter attack during a sortie to bomb London. The crew baled out and the bomber crashed on Bourne Farm in Sandhurst at 3.30pm on 15th September 1940 during the hardest day in Battle of Britain.The part was recovered from the surface of the crash site of this German bomber in the early 1970’s by members of the Brenzett recovery group.The part comes with 2xA5 laminated information cards with pictures.

The bomber was attacked by RAF Spitfires of Number 92 squadron including pilot officer H.P Hill. The crew Feldwebel K.Rothig and Uunteroffizier A.Lehner were both killed.Oberleutnant G.Buchner baled out and captured unhurt and Gefreiter H.Stamminger with Gefreiter H.Richter both baled out and captured wounded.