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December 10, 2003 at 11:15 pm in reply to: Can you Identify this Instrument panel? #2096970

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Further to my last post, I’ve found these after a quick Google….from the website of AirSam, which I believe is something to do with Guy Black. Pardon me if I’m incorrect on that. I didn’t bother uploading the images…

* Also, suitable for the Spitfire, with correct airspeed indicator, two only Blind Flying Panels, part number 6A/616 (the very rare rectangular type) complete with all instruments (requiring overhaul) price £965.

* As above, but the slightly later rounded top panel, 6A/760, complete with all instruments, price £850.

(Click on either of above images for enlargement)

* New boxed Blind Flying Panels, 6A/760, very limited number £450 each.

December 10, 2003 at 4:28 pm in reply to: Can you Identify this Instrument panel? #2097168

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It doesn’t appear to be a standard WWII Instrument Flying Panel. The hole with the “chin” appears to be for a service type sensitive altimeter and maybe the large one above it is for a vacuum driven Turn and Slip Indicator. A couple of the others look to be about right for the standard ASI etc but the layout does not follow the usual service pattern and the holes for attaching it to its suspension mounts appear to be much smaller than the service type. So, yes, maybe a civilian version, or even a home built job for a light aircraft?

Genuine Instrument Flying Panels to the usual patterns, Mk. I 6A/616 and Mk. IA 6A/760 are sought after and pricey but I believe there are replicas to be had for reasonable prices. Can’t put you in touch with anyone off the cuff, though.

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December 7, 2003 at 2:47 pm in reply to: Can Anybody Identify This Bomber Instrument? #2099137

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I agree with anneorac, its an aerial current ammeter as used with the T1154/R1155 set. So, the story that it came from a bomber sounds quite plausible.

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November 25, 2003 at 1:27 pm in reply to: Can you name this airfield please?!! #2102628

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It looks like the civilian tower at Kallang, Singapore. This would fit with the Blenheim and 1939/40 ish look to the photo as several RAF Blenheim Squadrons were based there before the Japanese invasion.

November 16, 2003 at 10:51 am in reply to: Tiffie bit on ebay NOW !! #2104763

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The pedals are not Typhoon parts. They look to be of the Fury/Sea Fury type to me.

August 23, 2003 at 12:58 pm in reply to: 101 squadron Lancaster Bomber Photos #2090272

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Hi Peter,

DV302 was quite a famous Lanc, as you are probably aware, and photos can be found in Lancaster at War 2 and 5 and Claims to Fame. Can’t help with NG 139.

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Al

August 14, 2003 at 3:23 pm in reply to: Unknown FE Lanc #2094613

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I agree that it’s a Mk. VII from the Martin mid-upper turret and FN 82 rear. It looks to have the 8,000 lb. bomb doors, too.

Many Mk. VIIs spent their entire life in M.U.s but those which were actually alotted to squadrons flew mainly outside the U.K. with Bomber Command.

It’s not easy to pin this one down as there aren’t many clues. It seems to have had squadron codes at one time but they have been painted out. There were a number of Squadrons equipped with Lancaster VIIs in Egypt in 1946/7 and I’ve seen photos of some of their Lancs without Squadron codes. I’d hazard a guess that this may be one of them.

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August 14, 2003 at 2:14 pm in reply to: Lincoln & Lancaster photos #2094688

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The Lincoln may be RF522, VN-L of 50 Squadron. They flew Lincolns until 1951 so this would seem to fit with the date of these pics.

The Lanc is a Mk. VII. It looks shiney and new, as though it had come straight from an M.U., unlike the one in your other thread!

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February 2, 2003 at 4:24 pm in reply to: Instrument? #2093037

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RE: Instrument?

It’s probably from an early jet, such as a Meteor, Vampire, Sea Hawk etc.

If you check the face, it should read to 20,000 R.P.M. as against a Mk. IVB which reads to 5,000.

Regards!

February 1, 2003 at 4:54 pm in reply to: Instrument? #2093138

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RE: Instrument?

Hi Neilly,

Your friend’s RPM Indicator is a Mk. IXG, covering 0 – 5,000 R.P.M.

It sounds like the right type for a later Merlin or Griffon engined Spitfire. It’s mechanically driven unlike the Lancaster type which was electrical.

I don’t recognise that Ref. on yours, Lancman…I would have thought a Mk. IVB, Ref. 6a/1299 or 6a/778 is a more likely bet for the Lancaster.

Does it have a Type No. on it?

Regards!

January 3, 2002 at 7:36 pm in reply to: Lancaster NX 611 #2118829

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RE: Lancaster NX 611

Just for info, I received a reply only yesterday to my emailed enquiry on this topic from INFO@BBC.CO.UK.

The response reads:-

“I have checked the schedule notes for this forthcoming BBC drama. It is listed as a Winter 2002 BBC One programme. As yet there is no confirmed date for transmission. Programme listings are usually confirmed 10 days before broadcast.”

I guess we’ll all have to be vigilant – first one to discover a definite schedule, please post!

Regards!

December 12, 2001 at 7:02 pm in reply to: Picture 09/12/01(for Lancman) #2119912

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RE: Picture 09/12/01(for Lancman)

>:-)
>Hey, Lancman, can you remind everyone on the forum, just
>exactly how many Horsa or Hamilcar’s DID the Lanc tow to
>Arnhem?
>LOL 🙂
>Halibag

…and then you remind us how many Tallboys and Grandslams were dropped by Halifaxes! We’re talking serious bombers here!
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