I’m hoping that one of the mysteries in my collection will be solvable. In 1987, I went to a scrapyard near Benson and found a cockpit that has been chopped into 6ft squares. I saved the windscreen unit. Anyway, the cockpit was originally at Chalgrove with MB for a rear crew escape system. If anyone knows any possible contenders for the serial number, I’d be grateful. Cheers
By: Rocketeer - 4th March 2018 at 07:02
Thanx Consul. Very sober reading
By: Consul - 3rd March 2018 at 23:47
The use of the nose section by MB is mentioned in this detailed commentary on the V bomber crew escape arguements.
https://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A49097307
By: Rocketeer - 3rd March 2018 at 23:45
Cheers that is a great start. Now I need to account for B1 aircraft cut up prior to 1974.
By: Elmdon Boy - 3rd March 2018 at 23:04
It is first noted in WW 4th edition Aug 1974, states noted outside late 1973 is the nose section of a Vulcan. Hope this helps Tony.
By: David Burke - 3rd March 2018 at 21:53
Noted in ten but I guess Chalgrove access has never been too easy. Pre edition eight are what you need to look at.
By: Rocketeer - 3rd March 2018 at 21:12
When did it arrive chaps please? Sorry saw your bit Dave. So I guess it just arrived in a particular WR edn. Thx for the info so far
Cheers Tony
By: David Burke - 3rd March 2018 at 18:20
There are lots of contenders -problem is that there doesnt appear to be an arrival date .
By: Elmdon Boy - 3rd March 2018 at 17:45
And that it was scrapped in 1986.
By: David Burke - 3rd March 2018 at 17:41
All W&R gave on its issues 10-11 was described as a B.1
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