Here’s an old photo of a part that was fitted to a British aircraft type in the late 30’s and into the early 40’s. Thereafter it was not used on the particular type.
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By: merlin70 - 30th July 2009 at 13:40
Hi Bruce
I don’t know the whereabouts of the original stock items, but the unit shown is an original from which several copies will be made. A couple of MK I restorations are intended to be the recipient a/c.
Ian. It isn’t mine unfortunately. Perhaps one of the resident experts on here might be prepared to post a photo of the control gear.
By: ian_ - 30th July 2009 at 13:21
You’ve got me there merlin. I’ve not seen a picture of the controls for the landing lamp in any preserved Spit. It is shown in the MkIIa/b pilots notes and a very lovely example was recovered from P7533 which came down in Birkenhead park, hence my interest. That must be quite a rare piece you have there.
By: Bruce - 30th July 2009 at 13:16
There were half a dozen New old stock ones floating around about 5 years ago. No idea where they ended up.
I guess HFL will be fitting them to P9373
Bruce
By: merlin70 - 30th July 2009 at 13:01
Well that didn’t take long.
Nice one Ian it is a landing lamp for a Mk I Spitfire.
…but what is the current relevance?
By: ian_ - 30th July 2009 at 12:44
Spitfire landing lamp? Once youve got it fitted you’ll need another flap lever to operate it. That would just be greedy.
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