A German officer make a series of surveys over the RAF’s Hurricane Z4932 “B” downed by the Luftwaffe’s JG27 over the North African desert, 1941 or 1942. Note under the canopy the name “KIWI”: the pilot is perhaps a New Zealander? Victor Sierra

Hurricane downed in the desert

Axis servicemen – an Italian Army’s Officer and a soldier in foreground, in background on the right near the cockpit a German – inspecting a RAF’s Hawker Hurricane compelled to a forced landing in the desert (note the tail wheel ripped out and other damages under the tail). Perhaps year 1941. Victor Sierra

Axis inspection

A crash inspector and his crew of No. 53 RAF Repair and Salvage Unit, having located a derelict Hawker Hurricane in the Western Desert, assess the possibility of salvaging the aircraft. The propeller blades conditions suggest a belly landing with not running engine. Note also the poor conditions of the wing leading edge, likely effect of the prolonged use of unpaved and sandy runways. Victor Sierra