Hi,
I believe this is a part from a Spit.
It is made of stainless steel and is triangular in shape with the top bent over there is a rectangular aperture in the centre and two wear marks on the top it is stamped “477” below the aperture.
The dimensions are approx 55mm W x 40mm H.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
By: QldSpitty - 25th June 2009 at 05:47
I may be wrong here, but I believe it may be Treason to refer to Spitfire parts in “mm”
Being one of the colonies we frequently cross dress..
By: ZRX61 - 25th June 2009 at 02:27
I may be wrong here, but I believe it may be Treason to refer to Spitfire parts in “mm” 😉
By: mackerel - 24th June 2009 at 23:54
Was that a recent Welsh donation Steve? Penny drops, slaps head.
I have no idea where it came from !!
Steve
By: ian_ - 24th June 2009 at 22:48
Was that a recent Welsh donation Steve? Penny drops, slaps head.
By: mackerel - 24th June 2009 at 00:25
Hi,
Thanks for the replies
No part no’s other than the 477 it’s definately from a Spitfire though.
Regards,
Jon
Hi all, definately spitfire ! Have one the same with same number stamped on it thats going on the next MK 1.
Steve
By: ian_ - 22nd June 2009 at 13:19
Def Spit. Have seen a couple from, as Rocketeer says, early models.
By: Bruce - 22nd June 2009 at 11:52
What is the provenance?
It doesnt look like any part of the Spitfire I have ever seen.
Bruce
By: Copper - 22nd June 2009 at 11:33
Hi,
Thanks for the replies
No part no’s other than the 477 it’s definately from a Spitfire though.
Regards,
Jon
By: Rocketeer - 22nd June 2009 at 09:58
must be early then as mine is pressed steel not stainless….it should have a 300 number if spit
By: VACB - 22nd June 2009 at 09:33
Nice piece!
Looks like the catch that the canopy locks into when it is in the open position. Fitted to the frame for the ‘fixed’ glazing just behind the pilots head.
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