Mystery grip

Thanks for explaining DC. Whilst I am reasonably well informed about the outsides of some aircraft I am the first to admit that bits from the inside leave me totally at a loss. That’s another little snippet of information to store in the grey matter which I fear is long overdue for a clear out.

East Midlands Aeropark Meteor

The pivot bracket at the bottom of the grip was unique to the meteor. The stick-grip itself was probably type specific, but I cannot be sure, as there are a couple of fighter grips from this period that look similar. Only the Dunlop AH number would confirm.

The irony is that WM224 always lacked its grip and pivot bracket. I wonder if the new owners at East Midlands Aeropark managed to find one? As this would be a good addition to the cockpit fit. Is there any one on this forum who works there??

That would account for you being so quick. Did any other aircraft use the same type grip though? You know what the MOD are like. It’s not what the pilots’ would like but we have 30 suppliers tooled up to produce the ones used on the Meteor, they’ll have those and like it.

Very quick off the mark there DC. You are obviously very familiar with the Meetbox.

For my sins, I looked after AWA Meteor TT.20 WM224 for several years in the 1980’s!

Very quick off the mark there DC. You are obviously very familiar with the Meetbox.

Meteor!