hewebe2 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hello everyone I am a member of the Hewett family based in Barking Essex and still proud owners of Fresh Wharf estates still operating after over 250 years. One part of our history was to have been hit by a V2 rocket with the rear engine flying off into the Mill Pool. My great Uncle rescued it lifting it out with a crane, we have it stored in a shed. One day we hope to lend/give it to a museum! Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Duxford is the biggest aviation museum i assume in the uk. Any pictures as everyone in here is curious types? Especially if old and new photos. So it didnt go off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 You could give it to our museum, here in Adelaide, South Australia Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I got a couple of dozen spent rounds of WW2 ammo and half a rusty mortar bomb... ..and you got a V2 rocket hey ? . :-|...Mmmmhh :undecided:........ ....Guess I better head back to France with my metal detector and try a bit harder then .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 There is a value to it of course, and why not? I can think of a couple of musuems that would like it. Headcorn in Kent for one, it would go with there piloted V1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 welcome on board what a great artefact to have!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I can put you in touch with the folks at Duxford if you like - I'm sure they'd love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Never mind all that - I wonder if we can get it running........................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Never mind all that - I wonder if we can get it running........................................ LOL! Running's not a problem, landing is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 This photograph often appears in books , just imagine if that propellant pump assembly landed on your shed ! http://www.v2rocket.com/start/deployment/st-stephens-rd-sept-17-1944-b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Now that looks like a proper pump and welcome in my shed anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Never mind all that - I wonder if we can get it running........................................ Now don't start giving me ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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