Resprodlica.

I agree this thread has been done before many times.Simple thing is parts made 60 odd years ago have a hard time keeping up with the times and will inevitably wear out.Same as todays parts will inevitably wear out in time.The thing is keeping the “skills” alive so these parts will continued to be replaced by competent individuals so future generations will see what our Grandfathers went to war in to protect our freedoms.;)

Fuel tanks.

There is a fireproof bulkhead between the fuel tank and the pilot.PR spits had pressurized pits so unsure if any leaks could manifest themselves as being visible on the bottom of the cockpit.If it was on a fitting the leak could backtrack along the line and seep into the cabin that way.Wing tanks could be seen as a fine haze coming from behind the wing in flight if it was bad enough.A winding down gauge would be your first sign of something amiss.

Nightfighters…

Late in the war many of the front line Nightfighter units,amongst them the elite pilots were transfered to Defence of the Reich Staffels to help stop the endless flow of B24,s and B17,s during the day.Also there were bomber crews and others hastily retrained.You could find many of them with the rocket Mortars fitted,much to the disgust of the crews as they slowed the planes down considerably and made them an easier target again for roving P51,s.Many of the top pilots were wasted this way and eventually the luftwaffe was bled dry of it,s experienced crews.

From Down Under

Merry Christmas to all and a prosperous and peaceful NewYear.:)

Cheers.

Lovely pics..Especially with the sun hiding in the clouds..:D

Ummmm

Santa???:D
Would be the best thing made if it were true.

Only one think I can say here….

Jesus H Christ…!!!Stunning pics..Thanks for the link..:eek: