May 6, 2015 at 7:38 pm
We have recently unearthed an undercarriage leg and have absolutely no idea as to what it belongs to. There have been suggestions that, as to the rake angle between the leg and the axle; and the fact that it is entirely made from stainless steel; that it might be from an amphibian.
Any ideas, anyone?
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By: Alan Clark - 7th May 2015 at 11:27
So it’s a little larger than it looks. I have a photo of me holding up this part from the Sea Otter which went ashore on Colonsay, but it was minus the axle and suspension parts.
By: Arabella-Cox - 7th May 2015 at 09:15
Knew this would come in handy one day…
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By: windhover - 7th May 2015 at 09:05
Thanks; we thought it was a bit Supermarine-ish. I’ll get the measurements and any numbers/insp stamps at the weekend.
By: David Burke - 6th May 2015 at 22:04
Very likely ex Flowers yard Chippenham .
By: H.M.S Vulture - 6th May 2015 at 21:33
Supermarine Sea Otter.
By: Alan Clark - 6th May 2015 at 19:47
How large is it, judging by the lettering it is not very large. Also are there any numbers or inspection marks stamped into it?