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January 8, 2018 at 10:40 am in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #780548

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As a confirmed geek I have continued searching for definitive proof.

As Worcs has said the Bristol inspectors stamp was interesting.

Looking at Bristol aircraft seats there is a family resemblance to other Bristol seats.

e.g. Beaufighter Observers seat
https://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?95610-Beaufighter-question
http://legendsintheirowntime.com/LiTOT/Content/1941/Beaufighter_Av_4112_sk_seat_p121_W.png
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Australia-Air-Force/Bristol-DAP-156-Beaufighter-Mk-XIc/1544489/L

But does not have the round structure on the base for bearings.

Sycamore pilots seat.

http://www.skyspotting.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1DSC_9710-320×240.jpg

But none are exact.

The sprods are for lift the dot fasteners – but I learn they were in use from horse drawn carriage times – so no date suggestion there

January 4, 2018 at 2:04 pm in reply to: The Blenheim Story – John Romain Interview & Recollections #782839

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Elliott an excellent update to the Blenheim story.

I recently read the details of the first restoration recounted in “The Forgotten Bomber” by Graham Warner that has many pictures of a young john Romain and others.

January 4, 2018 at 1:29 pm in reply to: USAAF Large Wall Clock #782852

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Exmpa to recall a family saying – there are more ways to kill a cat than to choke it with pudding. I dont have a problem with a different perspective and no matter what, history is always interesting.

A couple of years ago I had a pair of Seikosha Imperial Japanese Navy chiming ships bell clocks. When I took one to my clock repairer for a clean he was very sniffy about it. He said the mechanism was a cheap copy of a Seth Thomas alarm clock mechanism from the 20’s – using thinner brass plate. I don’t think he thought the mechanism was worth the time to clean. Certainly not the quality of the Seth Thomas USAAF sector clock I gave to him 12 months later.

January 4, 2018 at 9:03 am in reply to: USAAF Large Wall Clock #783155

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Exmpa an interesting perspective on ownership vs branding.

It is a personal opinion but i don’t agree that a company loses its identity/product quality because the founding family no longer owns/is connected to it. e.g. Jaeger Le Coultre, F.W, Elliot, Thomas Mercer, Gents of Leicester and S.Smith and Sons ?

I see that Mercer has now resurfaced as a chronometer maker and the CEO of Smiths is a again a Smith

I find the NAWCC awkward. I prefer the MWR (http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2-Main-Forum).

There are a few specialist military watch/clock sellers in UK e.g.

Ulric of England; Oliver Sargent ; Chris Balm etc.

January 2, 2018 at 10:06 pm in reply to: USAAF Large Wall Clock #783625

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Ian this one went to a friend who collects clocks.

It is the first I have seen in several years. I think checking clock specialists and the internet is the only way to find one.

Sorry I cannot be of any further help.

December 30, 2017 at 7:07 pm in reply to: Seen On Ebay 2017 #785603

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I think that this is the KuhlerKlappe (cowl flap) from a Ju88 A-1 with Jumo 211 engine.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flugzeug-Detail-Ju88-LW/182979973559?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

The crease on the RHS is for the overlap with the adjacent flap. single metal point is for the push rod. the rear two for hinge (?)

http://www.warbirdphotographs.com/LCBW13/Ju88A-1_7f-s.jpg

The Ju88 manuals have the adjacent undercarriage blister as part number 541 ( left) and 551 (right).

This one has number 88. 651.83.

I have one similar coming from Russia which is why I was looking.

December 24, 2017 at 9:49 am in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #787666

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WA the first thing I did when I found the Inspectors stamp with a B was to go through every Bristol made aircraft – irrespective that none of them had the correct model number. That included the Bolinbbroke Brabazon and Britannia etc

I could not find anything that matched. The pilot/copilot seats are shown here and the back of a crew seat.

http://www.grubby-fingers-aircraft-illustration.com/freighter_walkaround.html

another one here
http://glostransporthistory.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/JetAgeRMCB170G-BISU.htm

I was left to assume that it was a sub contracted part…

The combination of grey/blue paint and B also had me knee deep in Breguet for a while too.

December 23, 2017 at 11:55 am in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #788168

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John if it is Proctor the 34 number would make it specific to that machine. In many other cases the earlier number pieces continue into later machines. 57 parts on Halifax 3 etc.. That would suggest that the design changed for the 111.

Also interesting that the Duxford Proctor is a Mk111 . Interesting to see what it has inside it.

Thanks for all your help.

FYI The paint colour is a close(ish) match to light aircraft grey.

December 23, 2017 at 10:23 am in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #788355

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John thank you for the link to the drawing.

I have searched and found this image in flight global which shows the equipment.

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1944/1944%20-%200776.html?search=proctor

But the chair is indistinct again uniform.

It is the best proposal that fits with all the evidence and number so far.

Thank you.

December 22, 2017 at 6:54 pm in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #788458

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Thanks John I have continued checking but all I have so far is this one of the front seat from a Mk 111 restoration at NorthWeald.

taken from hive miner on internet so apologies to copyright owner.

December 22, 2017 at 5:41 pm in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #788493

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John thank you.

The proctor pilot/copilot seat both have low back opening for belts and dives at the font for control columns.

The comfy backseat is too upholstered. The temp seat is uncomfortable and tubular. Cant see the need for a swivel.

I have zero knowledge of Proctors so I may be looking at wrong ones.

Pictures here
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234997823-percival-proctor-interior-questions/&page=2

Number is correct.

Also not a Dh34 either.

December 22, 2017 at 2:07 pm in reply to: Friday Afternoon Puzzle – Aircraft Chair Identification #788683

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Ian definitely not Storch or even the MS variant.

The measurements are all slightly more imperial than metric.

December 14, 2017 at 10:46 am in reply to: Luftwaffe fuselage part..FW190 Stuka? #792399

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This is the lower pintle surround from the fuselage side that matches up to it.

December 13, 2017 at 11:51 am in reply to: He 111 W.No. 3270 rudder trim tab #792869

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On another forum I found that the He111.313.38 – the first 3 refers to movable controls on wing elevator/rudder so confirms the location.

December 6, 2017 at 5:16 pm in reply to: He 111 W.No. 3270 rudder trim tab #796089

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Brian I agree that is the only other scenario.

The only way to verify it is from a parts catalogue.
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