Hydraulic rams, do you recognise them?

They look quite similar to the seat elevation ram I have from Boulton turret..

This type of actuator is known as an equal area or tail rod. They are normally associated with a system which permits a very precise position control, often with a hydraulic servo position control valve. Flying controls or gun turret I reckon.

They look very much like gun elevation rams as used in Boulton Paul turrets. If you have reason to suspect they originated from a Lincoln, then maybe there’s your answer – BP Type D rear turret? (I’ve checked and they do not appear to be rams for the Type C turret, as used in Aus on the Hudson.)

Going by this thread, forum member TEXANTOMCAT has the AP and may be able to check the details for you?

http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?76064-Boulton-Paul-Type-D-Gun-Turrets

Its not undercarriage doors, as they are operated by a small link rod off the main landing gear legs.

I suspect they are from a Lincoln and am leaning towards something from a turret or maybe even undercarriage doors.
Paul