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  • December 12, 2009 at 9:42 pm in reply to: Bomb aimer panel items required. #1111813
    TailEndCharlie
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    I now have plenty of toggle switches – is anyone able to offer any of the other items?

    Many thanks.

    July 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm in reply to: Lanc NOT showing its age! #1167495
    TailEndCharlie
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    She made at least 4 passes over the War and Peace Show this afternoon. (Paddock Wood, Kent). I had no idea she would be there and my camera batteries ran out part way through! 🙁

    Did not sound like there were any issues with the 4 Merlins at all!

    June 20, 2009 at 3:46 pm in reply to: What is this piece of equipment? #1206732
    TailEndCharlie
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    Hi Peter,

    I was told it was used in a jet fighter by the vendor but I thought it must have been manufactured pre 1944 as it has the AM mark rather than a broad arrow!

    Cheers,
    Rob

    June 20, 2009 at 3:43 pm in reply to: What is this piece of equipment? #1206735
    TailEndCharlie
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    Whilst I am requesting your help (again!) could anyone tell me which aircraft and the purpose of these other 2 items?

    Many thanks in advance,
    TEC

    June 20, 2009 at 3:39 pm in reply to: What is this piece of equipment? #1206750
    TailEndCharlie
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    Here is a picture of the said mystery gadget!!

    June 9, 2009 at 10:18 pm in reply to: Luminous/flourescant dials – health risks #1218029
    TailEndCharlie
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    Thank you for all the help and advice.

    I have decided to air on the side of caution and have moved all the instruments to the back of the shed!

    Reluctantly, I am going to sell them off gradually (or use them as a part exchange if I can find anyone with a R1155). I have considered purchasing printed faces but would still have to take them appart so I think parting with them is the safest bet.

    I guess I will have to try and build a wireless ops station or something similar with no radium present!

    Just out of interest, what is the orange colour on the beam approach indicator?

    Cheers,
    Ross

    June 8, 2009 at 8:17 pm in reply to: Cockpitfest Wish List #1219284
    TailEndCharlie
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    I would love to get my hands on an original R1155 receiver in good condition.

    What do you recon of my chances to pick one up here?!

    Cheers,
    Ross

    June 8, 2009 at 8:14 pm in reply to: Luminous/flourescant dials – health risks #1219288
    TailEndCharlie
    Participant

    TwinOtter23, many thanks, I have replied to your message!

    Bruce, I have no intention of opening up the instruments now, if only I had known this a year ago. 😮

    I guess I may to start a new collecting theme!

    Kind regards,
    Ross

    June 8, 2009 at 6:55 pm in reply to: Luminous/flourescant dials – health risks #1219334
    TailEndCharlie
    Participant

    Hello folks,

    Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately, I am not able to speak German and have not been able to accurately translate the text.

    So are these later paints as harmful as radium?

    The instruments I have are:

    6D/246 1943 oxygen gauge
    6A/579 1940 Smith & Sons clock
    6A/742 DR compass Mk1 pilots repeater 1943
    6A/620 1940 engine temperature
    ?? Mark 13C altimeter 1940
    6A/894 1943 front tank fuel gauge
    6A/1479 1940 oil temperature
    6A/445 Altimeter Mk13C 31000ft 1940
    6A/583 ASI 1939
    6A/1294 ASI Mk 10E 1944
    ?? No2 fuel tank 546 gallons

    Unfortunately, I believe that most of these instruments are luminous, please would someone be able to verify this for me?

    Many thanks,
    Ross

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