20 mm Armament Guns , recovered from (DE Havilland Mosquito) crashed Bradwell Bay

Description

A pair of front sections of the 20 mm  guns from the De Havilland Mosquito DH98. NF Mk 30.

Mosquito MM791, lost height on take off for bomber support mission and crashed on mudflats ,RAF Bradwell Bay 6.3.45.

F/O Brockbank with F/Lt Lane were scrambeled on an anti-intruder patrol,but they crashed on take- off into the mud of the Blackwater river. The crew were trapped and despite strenuous efforts from the shore, and efforts by the Royal navy, they could not be reached and both crew members died.

These items have been mounted onto oak plinths and have been wired up to take electric light (see photo’s), both pieces have been certified by an electrician.

These are in relic condition.