Spit bit ? etc ID needed

I will check the Hornet schedule of spare parts tonight as well as the relevant drawings. Fingers crossed!

Hi David

I have about 4 of these, one of which starts 111 AG 936. & also has 3 796 stamped on it. Just to confuse matters even more, the plate behind the hinge, has 200G980 & an inspection stamp with R3 211 in it.

Hope the above info helps.

Cheer’s.
Bob T.

I acquired these parts along with some Hurricane bits, but don’t think they are Hurricane, can anyone help to ID them ?.

The first one might be Spitfire- part numbers- 33759 149 4. & 33759/153/7.
The 2nd one might be part of a spinner, but can’t find any numbers on it.
The third one is brass & looks like part of a canopy, has yellowish paint on it, & the numbers 3C1477 “or 301477” & 240 on it.
The fourth looks like a hinge “aileron or elevator” & is attached to what appears to be part of a wooden spar. has the number-A11 / G936 on it .

Cheer’s.
Bob T.

Hi Bob,

If the 3rd part number says 3C1477 then this would denote deHavilland Hornet/Sea Hornet!

3 = DH103
C = Canopy
1477 = unique part number

Does the part number on the 4th “Aileron” picture have a 3 before the A11?

This could therefore be 3A11.

3 = DH103
A = Aileron
11 = unique part number

Thanks in advance,

On the contrary, Mr T…..!!

Get rid of it quickly. There will shortly be about 142 of them surfacing and nobody will want it then. :p

After all, the dug up XIVs are going to be pristine and shining. They wont need spares.

DAMN IT ALL !
There’s me thinking I had cornered the market for Spit XIV air bottle brackets 🙁 LOL.

Bob T.

The second item is a cover plate from the back of a brake unit. The 3 small covers are to allow for checking brake shoe clearance. Not sure what type of aircraft as these are similar on a lot of brake units.

On the contrary, Mr T…..!!

Get rid of it quickly. There will shortly be about 142 of them surfacing and nobody will want it then. :p

After all, the dug up XIVs are going to be pristine and shining. They wont need spares.

Thanks Bruce.
I will keep my fingers crossed that the BURMA rumour turns out to be true, that way there might be some one who wants it :diablo:.

Bob T.

First one is an air bottle bracket for a Mk 14/18 Spitfire. Goes down the back of the fuselage.