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By: Peter - 12th February 2008 at 01:42

Thanks Vacb

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By: VACB - 11th February 2008 at 21:17

Would this quick release be for the pilot as well?

I believe they are the standard ‘quick release’ for the sutton harness so that would include the pilot too.

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By: Peter - 11th February 2008 at 20:57

Thanks Ian and Elliot! Elliot. Would this quick release be for the pilot as well?

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By: Whitley_Project - 11th February 2008 at 20:45

Peter – the two handles in the last picture were used as part of the quick release system on some turret lap straps. They may have had other uses, but I have one of these for my front turret.

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By: ian_ - 11th February 2008 at 20:28

The single buckle with the bent leg is half of an equipment stowage strap. There were several of them on the side of the fuselage at the back end of Lancasters and probably others. Don’t know what equipment was stowed though. Have a look at the Lancaster Explored DVD.