I have one more request can anyone tell me the difference between the wing mounted and turret mounted guns? Thanks again

Hi Graham,

This is a discussion the Stirling Project is having at the moment. I believe that the firing mechanism is different, with turret guns being hydraulically fired whereas wing guns are pneumatic. The mechanism fitted to the bottom of the gun is of a different design, the turret (hydraulic) version has a more castellated appearance, I’ve had a look at a similar item from a Spit crash which is more cylindrical. I’m no expert on this so if anyone has pictures of these 2 items to make a comparison it would help.

John

Some of those on the website seem very immature and relate to either one incident (Dr Killer for example) or one persons opinion.
The list also suggests a derogatory name for the Harrier, which can only be the opinion of a very small minority (If indeed greater than 1) because the airforce(s) and engineers and the general public all adore that A/c.

A lot of the derogatory names applied to other aircraft come from the rivalry between the operators. As you can tell I’m a Jag mate, and have never worked on Harriers. I am an engineer, but am no fan of the aircraft but that is just my personal opinion:diablo:

Hi Paul Tried something else:

H714-50A (NSN 5325-14-3145658)
H714-80A (NSN 5325-14-3145659)

Manufacturer:

L’Hotellier
10, Rue Abbe Jean Glatz
Bois Colombes
France
92270

tel: 01 42 42 1394

Hope this helps

John

useful thread this….

Jaguar Pt Nos prefixed by:

121A
121B
121E
121O – Weapons pylons
121Q – Ground eqpt (IIRC)
121S

Occasionally 121M which I think related to the short lived Maritime version

the others were found all over the aircraft and I could never find anything specific to link them to specific areas although IIRC the ‘A’s and ‘B’s seemed to often be found in the Nose area

sect ref is 26RA as per Elliots post, there are the occasional 526RA as well

I thought it was called (something like !!) PQS last week !!
Or has it changed again;)
DQA was surely 80’s -90’s

Regards Baz

Hi Baz,

PQS is soooo yesterday:D It was PQS, then I think it became SPS QA, then TES-DQAG, then DQAG and now it’s just plain old DQA. Mind you it will probably have changed its name again by the time you’ve finished reading this;)

I can personally vouch for the blood sweat and tears that Richy has expended on this aircraft. Although as he says it needs major work, it is pretty much complete and a work in progress. I wish him all the best in finding a good home for her.