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Martin Baker Balloon Cutter wanted!

Dear All – if anyone has a spare Martin Baker leading edge balloon cable cutter unit for sale (only seen one once about 15 years ago – about the size of a hand) please let me know – looking to acquire one for a museum display!

Pls PM me with details….

Many thanks in advance

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By: Cees Broere - 27th March 2007 at 11:26

yep its finding the b*****!

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Have you ever tried finding a Halifax throttle box? I know the feeling:D 😀 😀 😀

We have recovered several cable cutters over the years, but none were in good condition being made of low grade materials I think (apart from the chisel). We found one with the remains of a steel cable in it. Must have given the crew a fright at the time.

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By: TEXANTOMCAT - 27th March 2007 at 10:33

yep its finding the b*****!

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By: G-ASEA - 27th March 2007 at 07:03

When i was as at a vintage glider rally at Haddenham. Some years ago, a old fellow showed me cable cutter. It looked like new. It was the only one i have seen. I never saw the guy again. So there must be one out there some where!

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By: TEXANTOMCAT - 26th March 2007 at 09:27

it was actually my Mr Martin….we dug several up from a dump a few years ago….sadly i do not have any spare (only have one which is in my collection). I will ask the others

Hi Rocketeer – much obliged to you!

ATB

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By: Rocketeer - 23rd March 2007 at 20:25

Dear All – if anyone has a spare Martin Baker leading edge balloon cable cutter unit for sale (only seen one once about 15 years ago – about the size of a hand) please let me know – looking to acquire one for a museum display!

Pls PM me with details….

Many thanks in advance

TT

it was actually my Mr Martin….we dug several up from a dump a few years ago….sadly i do not have any spare (only have one which is in my collection). I will ask the others

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By: TEXANTOMCAT - 23rd March 2007 at 16:53

er…yeah tried ebay thats why I’m hoping someone has a spare here!

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By: Peter - 23rd March 2007 at 13:18

check ebay

There was one on there as part of that big lanc package i think a year ago… only one I have seen around failing that talk to hendon sugar has them fitted.

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