Suely most if not all WW1 float planes etc. (eg. Sopwith Baby) would have had wooden floats, along with the flying boats of that period.

Thats ok then. Came across this copy on line, and seeing its vintage I thought It might be of interest to you.

How about “Spit and Cane” or “Hurri and Fire”

Now these bring back some memories. I’ve fitted, removed, serviced, and tested these, while working on Vulcans at Scampton.

They were fitted just above the right-hand (looking rearwards) back seater, at about head height.

They could fire red, green and red/green twin very cartridges, and also a “window” type decoy cartridge.

I’m sure the Nimrod had one fitted as well, but it’s location escapes me at the moment.

Lovely photos.

Is it just me, or does the Tiger Moth have a problem with its fuselage ? It appears to have a large wrinkle stretching from just aft of the lower wing to the tailplane. I hope either I’m wrong, or I’m seeing things.

Hi Wyvernfan, sorry for the delay in replying. Not good news I’m afraid.

I’ve had a good look at my photos, but can’t find any that match the panel you have. it would appear that the “XII” annotation wasn’t universaly applied, and none of my pics show a whiskered foxhead.

It could be down to my poor photgraphic efforts, as many of the pics seem to have turned quite dark.

If you’re intrested, I will post ome of my better efforts, including one of a Buccaneer in an unatural position.

Cabbage

Sat watching Odette which shows the courage of another WW2 heroine (who actually survived) and her suffering at the hands of the Gestapo.

Also has aviation involvement with film of Merlin engined Halifaxes taking off, and a post-war Hercules engined Halifax (underwing registration numbers clearly visable) in flight.