I have one of those little indicators, 5C/1731, with the canvas pull-down blind, were these unique to the Spitfire or were they fitted in other aircraft ? Also, was the blind a later addition as i think i have seen these fitted in pictures of early Spit cockpits which don’t seem to have it. What was its purpose, surely if it was just to stop glare a better ,more practical design could have been found .
By: 682al - 23rd April 2006 at 23:29
…and the Walrus, of course.
It’s a Supermarine thing.
By: H.M.S Vulture - 23rd April 2006 at 19:24
They were used in Sea Otters.
By: Scramble Bill - 23rd April 2006 at 17:47
Blinds were supplied by I**A i believe ?
By: stuart gowans - 23rd April 2006 at 17:06
What could be more practical than a roller blind? I’ve got one in the bathroom ,works a treat! ( only jealous as I don’t have one!!)
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April 23, 2006 at 4:53 pm