We have a seat that is probably British, bakelite manufacture and contains the following numbers on a small data plate located at the front. Serial 9502-Part No A.S.2142- Issue 2. The seat is red in colour and at first look we thouht it was out of a Spitfire yet it does not match any Spitfire seat pictures we have. The metal hardware that is attached to the seat also has part numbers that start with the letters A.S It is thought by some locals to be a seat from a Fairey Firefly. Any seat experts that have an opinion?
By: Pat Murphy - 13th November 2005 at 20:45
Seat Ident. Thanks!
The data plate is exact as shown in your picture, the part number and serial number differ slightly. It would appear that our seat is a Firefly seat, but who knows for sure. Thanks for your help. Now what we need is a group that wants to swap a Firefly seat for a Spitfire seat. Our group has 2 Firefly seats plus a couple of other un-Identified aircraft seats. Any interested restoration projects that have some trades or spares, Check out our website, maybe we can arrange a trade <www.y2kspitfire.com >
By: H.M.S Vulture - 13th November 2005 at 20:07
Hi
My Firefly seat is A.S.2122.
As said before these seats were standard on many aircraft types,hope this helps.
HMS Vulture
By: Rocketeer - 13th November 2005 at 03:36
We have a seat that is probably British, bakelite manufacture and contains the following numbers on a small data plate located at the front. Serial 9502-Part No A.S.2142- Issue 2. The seat is red in colour and at first look we thouht it was out of a Spitfire yet it does not match any Spitfire seat pictures we have. The metal hardware that is attached to the seat also has part numbers that start with the letters A.S It is thought by some locals to be a seat from a Fairey Firefly. Any seat experts that have an opinion?
Sounds like a Firefly to me! Similar seat fitted to Piston Provost. The Shearwater firefly has one like this
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November 13, 2005 at 1:55 am