Look what I stumbled across yesterday

As well as being ugly, I can remember them being referred to as “working girls” because they had no visible means of support.

Of course, it’s not all beer & skittles. There had to be a downside and, sure enough, the ugly, clattery things make an appearance

Moggy

I thought that tool was a Birmingham screwdriver.

If I remember correctly, the one in his right hand is the ‘Birmingham screwdriver’. The other one might be variously described as a ‘left handed screwdriver’ or even a ‘long weight’ (if dangled from the thin end, and depending on the time elapsed from the request to provide it). Doubtless there are many variations!:D

There’s been a lick or two of paint applied since i saw those in September 2009.
The adjacent museum is very interesting for those with an interest in broader military history, even with limited Polish language skills!

I thought that tool was a Birmingham screwdriver.

I wish I had an answer for that.

But I don’t, so in lieu, how about an IL10?

Moggy

The PE2 is a beaut Moggy thanks for posting these pics.
About the skilled technician…why is he messing around with a toffee hammer ?? 😀

Indeed it is!

Tank looks like a Hetzer jagdpanzer 38T to me

:love-struck:

Moggy

I visited the Warsaw museum many years ago – when the exhibits were in a poor condition.

They have obviously had some TLC of late – is the Tu-2 still there?? – it was the worst condition of them all.

When I visited, we wondered if the main building next door housed any more aviation/military displays, so we went in and paid the admission fee.

As we ascended into the upper galleries we realised that it was an art museum – with lots of paintings of religious art and icons.

We stayed for as long as we thought appropriate for a couple of punters who were not in the least bit interested in the cultural displays (about a minute) – and beat a hasty retreat.

Much to the amusement of the ladies at reception………

Ken

Yes… Pe2 (Apparently the most numerous WW2 twin.)

The good news is (If you can believe Wikipedia) that there is a new museum being built. If so we can only hope these airframes will find their way indoors.

Meantime I was very amused by the information board on this exhibit “Awaiting restoration”

That should take a pound or three of body filler

Moggy

In response to #11 I am reminded of one of my Techs who said his favourite phrase was ‘Chiefy’ saying “Fetch me a bigger ‘ammer”
HTH
Resmoroh

They do look to be in very nice condition. I wonder if they cover them in the winter,
or they’ve just had a recent lick of paint ?

Pe2 huh

In fact it was not the venerable IL2 he was making fine adjustments to, but rather this beauty

Moggy

In Russia you not hit Il2…Il2 hit you….

IL-2’s are built like a proverbial BSH that thing will still be there in fossil form long after we’re all gone.

They certainly do have a team of highly trained technicians who work on the maintenance of these invaluable artefacts with care and precision.

Moggy

Can you imagine a similar display in your average British town or city? – It would soon be vandalised, paint-daubed and then set on fire in no time at all.

Nice condition aeroplane and artefacts. Do they have an Inspector of Displays and a mobile restoration team who take care of these things, I wonder?

Anon.