I know it’s a bit of a long shot without a photo (haven’t got one at the moment), but can anyone ID a relic from a Hurricane from this decription.
The relic is made of aluminium, and looks to be a control knob of some sort. It has five thin ‘fingers’ in a star arangement, with a tubular shaft rivited to the centre on one side.
I’ve looked at a number of cockpit interior shots of the Hurricane, including the pilot’s notes, but can’t see anything like it. Could it be from somewhere other than the cockpit?
Hopefully I should have a photo of the relic by Monday. In the meantime, any ideas would be most welcome.
Geoff
By: von Perthes - 18th March 2005 at 10:44
I’m not, but I’m sure others would 😉
Geoff.
By: Rocketeer - 17th March 2005 at 22:01
If I wasn’t the gentleman that I am, I could have mentioned a certain USA based warbird owner, who happens to own a later Hawker product, here.
Geoff.
I do hope you are not implying that there is not enough travel in the short legs direction?! 😀
By: von Perthes - 17th March 2005 at 20:24
Certainly sounds like the rudder bar starwheel to me too. Used for adjusting the pedal position for tall or short pilots!
If I wasn’t the gentleman that I am, I could have mentioned a certain USA based warbird owner, who happens to own a later Hawker product, here.
Geoff.
By: von Perthes - 17th March 2005 at 10:33
LaurentB – That is indeed the bit I was cleaning up last Sunday, amongst others, cheers.
Thanks to all who replied to this thread.
Geoff.
By: Rocketeer - 16th March 2005 at 22:50
I know it’s a bit of a long shot without a photo (haven’t got one at the moment), but can anyone ID a relic from a Hurricane from this decription.
The relic is made of aluminium, and looks to be a control knob of some sort. It has five thin ‘fingers’ in a star arangement, with a tubular shaft rivited to the centre on one side.
I’ve looked at a number of cockpit interior shots of the Hurricane, including the pilot’s notes, but can’t see anything like it. Could it be from somewhere other than the cockpit?
Hopefully I should have a photo of the relic by Monday. In the meantime, any ideas would be most welcome.
Geoff
Certainly sounds like the rudder bar starwheel to me too. Used for adjusting the pedal position for tall or short pilots!
By: LaurentB - 16th March 2005 at 18:33
Hello,
Could it be that?
HTH,
Laurent
By: Whitley_Project - 16th March 2005 at 17:59
‘Fraid not Geoff
But I think there is a pic of one in the Battle of Britain then and now somewhere…..
Sorry I can’t be any more help – I don’t really have any hurri parts.
Cheers
WP – have you, or anyone else, got an image of this ‘star wheel’ that they could post? I can soon tell you if it is the relic we have.
Geoff.
By: von Perthes - 16th March 2005 at 14:58
WP – have you, or anyone else, got an image of this ‘star wheel’ that they could post? I can soon tell you if it is the relic we have.
Geoff.
By: Whitley_Project - 16th March 2005 at 14:17
Hi Geoff
Sounds like a star wheel. I believe these were used to adjust the brake pedals although others may correct me on this.
Cheers
I know it’s a bit of a long shot without a photo (haven’t got one at the moment), but can anyone ID a relic from a Hurricane from this decription.
The relic is made of aluminium, and looks to be a control knob of some sort. It has five thin ‘fingers’ in a star arangement, with a tubular shaft rivited to the centre on one side.
I’ve looked at a number of cockpit interior shots of the Hurricane, including the pilot’s notes, but can’t see anything like it. Could it be from somewhere other than the cockpit?
Hopefully I should have a photo of the relic by Monday. In the meantime, any ideas would be most welcome.
Geoff
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