Anyone have information on the mods done to the exhaust collector ring on these RCAF Lysanders. I believe it may be for extra cockpit heating, to help deal with the very cold Canadian winters ( we’re already into another one. Today, it’s -25C at noon.)
The first image is from here:http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/~Heritage/Aviation/Accommodations.htm
The second is from here:http://www.spitcrazy.com/ westland_lysander.htm
The last is from the book ” SIXTY YEARS The RACF and CF Air Command 1924-1984″ published by CANAV Books. “
By: dogsbody - 14th July 2020 at 17:58
I have recently come across a couple more photos showing the bulges on the collector ring.
By: Peter - 6th November 2015 at 02:18
That would make sense..
By: dogsbody - 6th November 2015 at 01:53
Just found this image at: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Pages/home.aspx
Looks like one is for cockpit heating and one for carb heat.
Chris
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December 7, 2004 at 7:54 pm