Could someone please assist?
I’m sure this is or was, a common piece of aeronautical equipment in the Navy – something to do with the steam slingshot or arrester hook system?
Anyhow, I don’t really know what it is (could it be one of those fangled “Long Weights” in a box?) and I’m intrigued – so please help.
By: RobAnt - 25th July 2005 at 19:01
Cool – do you have any more info – it deserves to go on the Hanger Deck in the Museum – a vital bit of kit, I would have thought.
Was it from Ark Royal or Eagle maybe?
Any idea how it works?
By: H.M.S Vulture - 25th July 2005 at 18:32
It is a deck mirror landing sight (Batsman replacement).
By: Arm Waver - 25th July 2005 at 08:57
Relax.
I can positively identify it as a D11143/2
Rob P
But it can’t be there is no floggle toggle switch on this side….
By: The Blue Max - 25th July 2005 at 08:29
Relax.
I can positively identify it as a D11143/2
Rob P
Arrh, i remember, thats the prototype that eventually after many years of detailed testing and developement work became R2D2!! :p
By: Moggy C - 25th July 2005 at 07:55
Relax.
I can positively identify it as a D11143/2
Rob P
By: mark_pilkington - 25th July 2005 at 04:47
or alternatively a licence built whatyamacallit?
regards
Mark Pilkington
By: mark_pilkington - 25th July 2005 at 04:46
It doesnt look heavy enuf or long enuf to be a long weight, I think its a very early version of a thingybob? before they were automated.
regards
Mark Pilkington
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