The demise of L 31 Zeppelin

[andron234]

Sometime ago I found myself in a park in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, were I discovered a memorial plaque stating that where I was standing was the sight of a "Downed" Zeppelin, L31, shot down 1st October 1916, By 2Lt Wulstan Tempest, flying a Bristol BE2c, 4577 of No 39 (HD) Squadron, The German Navy Zeppelin airship L31,was commanded by Kapitänleutnant Heinrich Mathy. 2Lt Tempest was awarded the DSO, for his night action, over Hertsmere's




They say lightning doesn't strike twice in the same spot , Wrong I went to the Imperial War Museum London, to find myself looking at what was left of the L31



It's not much but It did send shivers down my spine.

[BwanaJoe]

Did the pilot survive?

[andron234]

Did the pilot survive?

Have a look at this web page for the full story Joe. http://www.hellfirecorner.co.uk/pott...pottersbar.htm

[BwanaJoe]

Thanks.

[Naharaht]

Here is a page from a Windsock datafile. It shows the only known photograph of Tempest's B.E.2c and a drawing of it.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

There should also be a report of the action in "The Snipers' Times for that date.

Post 1830. https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...o-Today/page37

Rob.