Hello All,

I am a collector of grips and have just joined this great forum.
Recently i have acquired 2 Tornado grips.
One is supposed to be from an RAF Tornado F3 and the other from a Luftwaffe Tornado IDS.
Enclosed i send some pictures.
Anyone who can provide me more information on these grips based on the markings?
Is there any chance someone knows from which particular aircraft (registration) the F3 grip is and if possible the IDS too?

Thanks!

Hi BasD,

Welcome along! The mounted grip is indeed from an F3 Tornado. Without any paperwork, (RAF Stores Form 731 equipment conditioning label for example), it is neigh on impossible to identify its last use, unfortunately – unless you knew who removed it! The other grip looks to be the earlier and original pre -mod F3 grip (your mounted grip replaced this style). The GR1 does not have the thumb switch half way up the grip, the GR4 has two extra buttons to play with and is similar to your mounted example. That said, I do not know what the German aircraft (or Italian) have fitted, as their roles were slightly different to the RAF Tonka’s and may well use that particular grip. Unfortunately, I do not have the earlier F3 grip to compare part numbers to be sure. I spend hours trawling t’internet trying to identify grip/stick to aircraft, which is probably the easiest way to try and identify, unless of course somebody else here can offer a bit more gen. Can you post the part numberdetails on the base of the ‘German’ grip?

regards,

Martyn

GYD

What is this from? Anyone know?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jet-Fighter-Plane-Control-Stick-Joystick-Vintage-Fighter-Plane-Joystick-/191686533486?hash=item2ca168616e

It’s more than likely an Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) weapon targeting grip, not aircraft. I think there is another thread with a similar grip somewhere??

The vendor says there are numbers on the side but, does not list any! The resolution on the pictures make it difficult for this blind old fool to read!!

GYD

Does anyone know where the best place is to get a Scout stick top and how much I should expect to pay.

Hi Bucc Driver,

I brought one off e-vil bay just a few weeks ago for £49 (advertised incorrectly as a Wessex grip) but, I also sold one two or three years ago through the same medium for £160, no standard rates really, it’s being in the right place at the right time if that’s of any help? Fortunately the Scout grips seem to be a lot more commonplace than the Wasp which, differs slightly and are therefore easier to find. The other obvious outlets being aero jumbles etc.

Martyn

GYD

Amazing! Thanks so much, in terms of value, I guess I will have to see what the market would pay for such an item.

Hi g b,

Do you intend to sell this on a popular electronic auction site then? It is difficult to put a value on something that hasn’t been seen however, as a guide the Mk 2 Dunlop grips can fetch anything from £250-500+. Although, seeing past prices of similar things at auctions various, does not mean you will get the same return, put it on initially for a modest start price to get interest and the bidding going, add a reserve if you wish but, let it find its own value.

I have never seen one of these on offer before, it is indeed different to a standard Mk2 therefore unique and it would certainly make a nice addition to mine or, anyone else’s collection !

Martyn

GYD

Martyn

I spent hours trying to find this picture, then my computer went no…….mystery solved! Swiss (licence built) Vampire !!!
Not seen one before, so value is open season!

Martyn

GYD

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This say’s it all really!

Battle of Briton

GYD

Any cockpits on eBay at the minute?

Hi Rich,

There is this on at the moment, 301647556630 not sure if the cowboy comes too and shipping may be a bit extreme!

And then there is this, 201147930468 the Voodoo in the picture has also been up for sale on the very same popular web based auction site but, not sure if it is now.

On the panel front and those with deep pockets but, lovely all the same, perhaps this? 180705931720

Martyn

GYD