Train downs German Aircraft

[Aceyone]

On the 27 November, a train came under attack by two Focke-Wulf 190s. The train, hauled by Southern Railway D3 number 2365 which was just departing from Lydd Town railway station, had its boiler hit. The resulting jet of high pressure steam from the engine hit the plane, causing it to crash-land nearby, the pilot was found dead, but no railway staff or passengers were injured. The two planes, had been heading over the coast after a raid on Ashford.

I wonder if the Train Driver painted a " kill " on his boiler ?

[Jet Morgan]

Remarkable story! Pilot could never have anticipated that one.

[Dougs]

dont mess with seam engines they are MEAN!!!!!!!



but seriously dont!

[34053]

Amazing story; didn't know about that one! High pressure, superheated steam, at 200 psi (or more) certainly 'packs a punch'!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PW