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August 20, 2019 at 6:22 pm in reply to: Wreckage Of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z) #769945

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There’s also a mirco switch in the FN50 Mid Upper, it’s a part of the gun firing interrupter mechanism.

I checked post #1260 & don’t recognize any of those parts.

Regards,
Mike

August 20, 2019 at 5:12 pm in reply to: Wreckage Of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z) #770037

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There’s no ammunition feed system in the FN5. I can’t see why it would have a micro switch.

August 20, 2019 at 4:20 pm in reply to: Wreckage Of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z) #770042

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The FN121 rear turret has a micro switch that activates the electric motor of the servo (ammunition) feed when the trigger(s) are squeezed. A fuse box is also mounted adjacent to it.

The servo feed of the earlier FN120 turret was powered by a hydraulic motor. I’m not sure how it was activated.

June 19, 2018 at 9:08 pm in reply to: More Treasures(?) From The Garage… #780779

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Regarding the ram, here’s a few details as requested. The part number is the best I can make out. The width of the ram at the base where it would attach to the turret structure is 1 3/4″. Please note that the other end of the ram, where it would attach to the gun cradle(s) looks to have been modified at some point. It just doesn’t look right to me.

I’m still interested in the elevation ram. Send me a PM Alan, if you’re interested in selling it.

June 4, 2018 at 5:13 pm in reply to: More Treasures(?) From The Garage… #788754

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Pumps from a FN5/50/150 turret, one complete with hydraulic filters and an as yet unidentified hydraulic ram, larger than those found in the aforementioned turrets and possibly from a turret having only a single ram. Investigations continue.

What is width of at the base of the ram? Looks like it could fit on our FN16.

If it’s available, I am interested. Check your PM.

January 29, 2018 at 5:12 pm in reply to: And Today's Mystery Object Is… #770297

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Nice find! I’m looking for a seat for this type of turret if you know of any spares.

Here’s a pic of the Bolingbroke twin .303 gun cradle mount.

September 5, 2017 at 3:01 pm in reply to: Lancaster tail-turret ammo load? #837692

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I wonder how often they carried the gun camera? All I know is that I wouldn’t want to be stuck with it.

September 1, 2017 at 10:42 pm in reply to: Lancaster tail-turret ammo load? #838876

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I’d always understood 2,500 rounds per gun (10,000 total) as maximum capacity, with 600 rounds in the tracks / chutes and the remaining 1,900 in the tanks.

Moggy

I found this note.

August 30, 2017 at 6:41 pm in reply to: Lancaster tail-turret ammo load? #839664

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The AP for the FN121: 10,000 rounds

January 11, 2017 at 8:36 pm in reply to: FN4 Turret imported into the UK for display at the Wings Museum #817083

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Thank you for sharing the pics. You’re very lucky that it came with the control grips and rotation bearings!

Be sure to post some pics to the turret FB group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gunturrets

January 5, 2017 at 1:42 pm in reply to: FN4 Turret imported into the UK for display at the Wings Museum #820183

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That’s awesome!

Parts for that turret will be very difficult to come by, but not impossible. Just keep your eyes open.

December 26, 2016 at 5:30 pm in reply to: One for the turret boys #823797

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Very nice!! 🙂

November 21, 2016 at 4:50 pm in reply to: Lancaster KB882 #836731

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Now I won’t have to 8hrs to visit her. She will look great beside NA337!! 🙂

November 16, 2016 at 1:55 pm in reply to: Rear Turret Ammo Rail Questions #838091

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Nice work James!!

Those are very long, probably more ammo in the ducts than the boxes. Lol

November 15, 2016 at 7:42 pm in reply to: Rear Turret Ammo Rail Questions #838331

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Section from Hali NA337.

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