That’s a good plan Sir!

Do you think a single theme of just UK related heavier than air machines or open to anything? Given the response to this thread and the pictures posted, there are some cracking examples out there.

Martyn

GYD

Hi Howard,

WOS informed me and the ZF590 crew on Saturday evening of your sad loss, please accept my sincere condolences to all. I know that the loss had a big impact on the NAM team but their professionalism shone through over the whole weekend, a legacy that I am sure he would be proud of.

Martyn

GYD

Hi TO

I would just like to thank you and the ever friendly staff at NAM for inviting me and all other fellow Lightning owners to this event. I had a fab time, the displays inside and outside were excellent, the guest speakers were brilliant and the enthusiasm they gave us for keeping the Lightning alive was encouraging to say the least. A fantastic weekend, I am so looking forward to Cockpitfest!

Regards,

Martyn (XP757)

GYD

HI Stephen,
This grip is more probably from a Westland Wasp rather than Wessex. The lower trigger switch and the hoist switch as a toggle on the grip is the giveaway. It is however, exactly the same (physically) as a Wasp grip in my collection with the exception of the extra wording of ‘cable cutter’ with the red covered armament switch label.

Unfortunately, the details given on the data plates will only give information regarding to the grip itself (and its potential application), alas nothing to do with individual aircraft identity, more the shame. The same will be applied to your Vulcan grip, yes, its a B1 Vulcan but, unless you have other documentation/provenance identifying its history it will unfortunately remain just that, a B1 Vulcan grip.

Hope that helps?

Regards,

Martyn

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Hi Martyn,

The grip looks high because it is not fitted properly ,didnt have imperial allen keys to hand.
It was just the column that came from Shoreham ,i all ready had the Grip.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

That makes a bit more sense! May I trouble you to do some measuring for me at some stage and some closer pictures of the bottom end? As you can see from my picture, my column was chopped and I would like to reinstate it to near enough its original length(ish), for when I build my Vixen cockpit rig!

Martyn

Hi Laurent,

Super grip, nice to see more ‘exotic’ grips, these seem to come up far too infrequently, but it is good to know they are out there and loved! It also demonstrates the Japanese ‘simplistic’ approach to grip/control design. Do you know the purpose of the ‘roller’ piece at the bottom of the column?

Martyn

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Coldkiwi1,

Firstly, lovely examples thank you for posting. Can you show a picture of the ‘grip’ end of the K61 stick? I’m intrigued, like Ian, if there are any ‘function’ buttons etc. on the grip, as I believe that the Japanese put the gun/ordnance release on the throttle rather than the column. Pictures I have of other Japanese control columns also often have wooden grips fitted, does this have similar?

Kind regards,

Martyn

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No idea on weight but its not excessive. I bought them cos i liked the look and condition. They also have a similar look (according to pilots notes) to Sturgeon pedals with the single bar and leather foot strap.

Just curious as to what they are off.

Rob

Hi Rob,

I too thought they were Piston Provost too, so I passed the details of this auction to D.C. (of Hornet fame), he is after a’wt to do with the beast! Perhaps if they are no use to you he may relieve you of them??

Martyn

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