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Astrodome and windscreen help

These are a couple of items I picked up over the weekend although I have no idea what they are off!

My initial guess would be Shackleton for the astrodome and Venom for the screen – please can you help me confirm either?

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By: hawker1966 - 14th July 2015 at 19:38

Any numbering on the metalwork?

Sadly know as quite corroded.

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By: spark plug - 14th July 2015 at 17:51

Any numbering on the metalwork?

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By: VARSITY - 14th July 2015 at 12:11

Out of interest does anyone have an astro compass mounting for a Varsity fits below the astrodome with a long pin at each end.

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By: Deskpilot - 14th July 2015 at 01:58

Blackburn Beverly, the unsung hero of transports. Served a year on 47Sqdn at Abingdon…….a long time ago.

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By: hawker1966 - 13th July 2015 at 21:38

Too long ago to remember any details but try searching for Blackburn Beverly.

Hi

Many thanks for your reply.. i did see a Blackburn Beverley C Mk.1 XB261 cockpit at Newark from the outside id thought id nailed it, but after entering inside the brackets were different and the dome itself looked very slightly smaller. not to say that there may be a different version but one of the closest yet. i will keep researching the Beverley though.

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By: Aircraft - 13th July 2015 at 21:35

Thanks Jon, what a weird coincidence that was! Although you have a few more goodies than me! What are the other screens panels off?

Thanks for the ID.

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By: Deskpilot - 13th July 2015 at 03:34

Too long ago to remember any details but try searching for Blackburn Beverly.

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By: Peter - 13th July 2015 at 00:28

mount for the astro compass

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By: hawker1966 - 12th July 2015 at 21:17

Hi Wyvernfan

I will try this route. not to sure whether these are standard though..Cheers.

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By: Wyvernfan - 12th July 2015 at 20:22

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That was quick to solve. im still struggling with this one any ideas?

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Can’t say for sure but I found what appears to be an identical astrodome ‘nipple’ at an RAF Liberator GR.VIII crash site

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By: hawker1966 - 12th July 2015 at 19:11

That was quick to solve. im still struggling with this one any ideas?

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By: Jon H - 12th July 2015 at 17:23

What a weird coincidence.

Been doing a spot of tidying/shifting this afternoon and – snap!

Single seat Venom/Vampire windscreen, and a Vickers Varsity Astrodome.

Jon

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