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April 8, 2013 at 3:20 pm in reply to: Lancaster part numbers #940347

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Peter
I have two pieces one is 3.09mm or 0.121” thick thats got the part number on it.

The other piece is 4.03mm 0.160” thick.

Is the piece you measured from the flat section of the blister?

I have not photographed the 4.03mm piece as yet but will do in daylight and post tomorrow.

April 8, 2013 at 3:08 pm in reply to: Lancaster part numbers #940359

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Thanks Peter
Thanks Bobkat

April 8, 2013 at 2:52 pm in reply to: Lancaster part numbers #940369

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Hi Peter

Are you thinking the blister piece is the 4.03mm 0.160” thick piece?

Cheers
Pete

April 8, 2013 at 2:42 pm in reply to: Wreckage Of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z) #940377

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“Also towards the top is a distinct outline shape ? any further info on that? “

If you extend your top red arrow beyond the hole – there is a triangular type shape or blemish or repair ?

Peter

April 8, 2013 at 1:18 pm in reply to: Wreckage Of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z) #940453

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Bobkat,It was your thread that lead me to join the Forum and the rest is . . .
When I first saw your pictures I wondered about a corroded items on photo M3 on the bottom row. But I was/am not sure about it still and this is a real long shot, the photo I am posting here comes from 1 of 3 possibilities.
either:
1. Located on the pilots seat arm rest used to release the pilots entire harness from the seat.
2. Located further down the pilots seat is the undercarriage locking mechanism.
3. The knob on the release for the engineers seat.

You can see it has a two stage locking pin arrangement.

Your Perspex photo in WreckageID-plexiglas.jpg 20th February 2013 18:37
has two points of interest besides the broken holes:
What is the distinct line at the bottom edge it almost looks like a machining recess so as to fit that edge within a frame?
Also towards the top is a distinct outline shape ? any further info on that?
I will post this message and photo on your thread as well.
Do you get to Kew often at all ?
Cheers
Peter

April 8, 2013 at 1:14 pm in reply to: Lancaster part numbers #940460

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Bobkat,It was your thread that lead me to join the Forum and the rest is . . .
When I first saw your pictures I wondered about a corroded items on photo M3 on the bottom row. But I was/am not sure about it still and this is a real long shot, the photo I am posting here comes from 1 of 3 possibilities.
either:
1. Located on the pilots seat arm rest used to release the pilots entire harness from the seat.
2. Located further down the pilots seat is the undercarriage locking mechanism.
3. The knob on the release for the engineers seat.

You can see it has a two stage locking pin arrangement.

Your Perspex photo in WreckageID-plexiglas.jpg 20th February 2013 18:37
has two points of interest besides the broken holes:
What is the distinct line at the bottom edge it almost looks like a machining recess so as to fit that edge within a frame?
Also towards the top is a distinct outline shape ? any further info on that?
I will post this message and photo on your thread as well.
Do you get to Kew often at all ?
Cheers
Peter

April 8, 2013 at 11:33 am in reply to: Lancaster part numbers #940614

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Hi Bobkat,
Thank you for your reply and interest, I am happy to share the Lanc code it is EE138 AR-E2 RAAF 460 Squadron shot down 4/9/43.
I did put the aircraft build dates and contract numbers and build company in my original post in case that may have been useful.

I tend to agree that the number could be a manufacturers number ie. Frazer Nash? Also, because the number is written over two lines I wonder if the second line of numbers 89820 is a quality certification number for the BX2305 part number ?

The coloured bit on the left of the picture is where the perspex has melted. I also have another piece of perspex from the crash site but it is thicker and measures 4.03mm 0.160”, compared to the part numbered piece BX2305 etc. which is 3.09mm or 0.121” thick. I think this is quite useful information as I thought perhaps the thicker of the two could be from the canopy or pilot window and the other maybe turret, camera cover perspex or astrodome, maybe even the R1155 radio? I can’t rule any possibilites out or in.

I would have to say that the two pieces are flat, I can’t pick up any curvature but then the number is very close to the cut edge so a curve may begin a little further along that piece.

Thanks again.

You and others may be interested in the work we have been doing.
http://www.ee138.net

Cheers

Peter

April 8, 2013 at 12:01 am in reply to: Lancaster part numbers #940864

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Thanks Mike,
Duly noted, can you explain what type of “AM codes” further?

Peter
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