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  • January 10, 2009 at 9:59 am in reply to: Nash & Thompson FN4A rear turret #1166859
    Walter 63
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    Many thanks Mike, that would make perfect sense! If you could find me a pic of the loop doing its thing that would be just great! If I in turn can help you with any FN4A details let me know, I’ve got quite a bit of detail photos, near to 500 now I guess!

    Cheers,

    Walter

    January 8, 2009 at 5:50 pm in reply to: Another Whirlwind related request… #1169187
    Walter 63
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    Hi,

    Attaching a photo I have on file of the SBC which must have come from a manual. The middle compartment is filled with 4lb incendiaries which are just hexagonal sticks. I believe the “brace” holding the incendiaries in situ was released electrically, hence releasing the ordnance.

    Cheers,

    Walter

    December 30, 2008 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Tiger Moth N6744 #1178271
    Walter 63
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    Thanks for that NewForest, this Tiggy did have a remarkably long life, didn’ it?

    Cheers,
    Walter

    December 30, 2008 at 5:53 pm in reply to: Blenheim sirens #1178273
    Walter 63
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    Thanks for the feedback guys!

    DragonRapide – I’ve been a member of the Blenheim Society since Jan 2005 but can’t recall the sirens having been a topic in any of the journals I have. If there is something is should be in the pre 2005 issues so if you could check that would be great.

    BSG-75 – It’s definitely the Mk IV Blenheim I am talking about, 13 Sqdn converted to the Mk V late in 1942 and then moved to North Africa. They may have used the sirens on the Mk V of course but I would doubt it.

    I’m attaching stills from British Pathé footage, one shows the undernose siren in action (can’t attach the sound!) and for the curious amongst you, the two tubes extending from the bomb bay are part of the gas/smoke screen spraying equipment and I’ve also added a still of those in action.

    Keep the suggestions coming please!
    Cheers,

    Walter

    December 29, 2008 at 8:22 pm in reply to: Blenheim sirens #1179345
    Walter 63
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    Thanks for that Brian but I’m afraid those items below the engines are dust filters (Vokes?) over the carburettor intakes. Photo probably taken in the M East theatre.

    I think those sirens were only ever used on the Mk IV Blenheim (ie the long nosed one) and were suspended under the very tip of the nose. A former 13 Sqdn Cpl Airframe fitter who is a good friend of mine recalled they were attached under the nose and lowered into the airstream for operation but his memory doesn’t go further than that (it was a long time ago of course!).

    No need to apologize Brian, these contraptions seem to be shrouded in mistery as they say!

    Cheers,
    Walter

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