Hi, everyone:
Recently, I came into possession of a data plate from a Canadian Vickers-built Northrop Delta:
The constructor’s number correlates to RCAF Delta Mk.III serial number 684:
Now, can anyone tell me anything more about the information on the plate? For example, the “Model F” designation. What might this mean? Vickers’ code for the Delta, perhaps? Also, why is there a letter P after the constructor’s number? Could this refer to the Delta’s intended use as a photographic aircraft? Finally, would this be the main data plate from the cockpit, or is it from a sub-component of the aircraft?
Any all information will be gratefully received!
By: Hallibag - 19th May 2017 at 20:12
Hi,
Sorry for the disappeared photo of the data plate – here it is again:
And here is a photo of the Delta the plate belonged to:
Dogsbody, thanks for the wonderful photo of this Delta as an instructional airframe, and the link to the newspaper article!
I must also apologize for not seeing the new replies to this thread, or my PM’s. I’ve been off the board for a bit, and never received any e-mails letting me know that I’d been PM’d. Moving forward, I’ll check more frequently.
Dave
By: dogsbody - 2nd May 2017 at 18:24
Please disregard my posting above. I was reading and typing too fast and did not properly understand what had been posted. Old age is great, ain’t it.
The editing feature doesn’t seem to be functioning properly.
Fleet16b, when I first read your posting #5, I thought it was a reply from Halibag, in response to a PM I had sent to him. I would like to get a copy of the Delta in his original post.
Chris
By: dogsbody - 2nd May 2017 at 18:05
Oops! My bad. I thought it might have been in response to my PM to you.
Chris
By: Fleet16b - 27th April 2017 at 19:21
Message was for Hallibag
By: dogsbody - 27th April 2017 at 18:58
I just checked, but there is no message. Could you try again?
Chris
By: Fleet16b - 26th April 2017 at 15:23
Hallibag
Check your messages please
PM sent to you
By: dogsbody - 24th April 2017 at 21:46
I recently acquired a copy of a photo showing this same Delta. A friend from school had posted it on Facebook. It is from a collection of her father’s photos he took while in the RCAF during WW2. He was an engine mechanic and was posted to a training base on the Canadian prairies. His name is Les Corkum. He was featured in an article in the hometown paper a few years ago, about his time in the RCAF.
The newspaper article:
http://www.hantsjournal.ca/living/2012/11/9/second-world-war-veteran-recalls-days-at-3117642.html
Chris
By: Hallibag - 7th March 2017 at 01:08
Thank you, Chris!
Dave
By: dogsbody - 6th March 2017 at 23:38
From here:http://www.rwrwalker.ca/RCAF_651_700_detailed.htm
684 Northrop Canadian Vickers Delta Mk. II CV 197
Built with larger vertical tail (unofficially known as Mk. III with this tail). Used to test this enlarged vertical fin. Fitted with spin chute for these trials. Delivered to No. 120 Squadron, summer of 1940. To No. 3 Training Command in 1941.
first date: 10 September 1940 taken on strength
last date: 20 April 1944 Struck off
Chris
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