Hi Martynp,
The Su-21 designation appears to be a pseudo(phony) upgrade of the Su 15 generation, apparently originating from ‘Western’ intelligence(?) sources prior to the ‘opening’ of the Soviet Union. Hence my sarcastic ??? : )
https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/the-reality-of-sukhoi-su-21.10577/
GYD
Hi Alex,
That Su 15 grip is a beauty! Please let me know if you come across another!!! Or, a Su 21 grip??? : )
Martyn
GYD
Hi Mark P,
Spitfire spares has a new (old stock) advertised but, not particularly cheap! Scroll down the page:
http://spitfirespares.co.uk/controls.html
They also do appear from time to time on that well known addictive worldwide auction site!!!
Martyn P, I am actually in the process of trying to produce a collectors guide to the Dunlop Straight Handles in a similar vein to ‘Air Ministry’s’ Dunlop ring handles, listing the various types, styles and known use. It is a work in progress and new information appears the deeper I delve! However, feel free to PM me with any specific information you may require about these fascinating objects.
GYD
martynp and FB,
The prototype Wyvern did indeed have a Dunlop Mk2 ‘spade’ fitted as it did not have an ejection seat. When the aircraft finally came into service, (with a ‘Bang seat’) the original ‘bang seat friendly’ handle would have been the AC-1400 then, with the later marks/modifications the AC-10300 became the final fit for the Wyvern F4. I’m sure ‘Wyvernfan’ can elaborate further, should he still visit this forum?
The Seahawk grip although, similar in appearance is numbered AC-11232. The only way to tell the identification between the two handles (with no data plate fitted), is to look at the pin/socket configuration inside the handle.
The AC 11232 (from memory), has an extra pin and the configuration of the pin layout is different to the AC 10300.
GYD
Hi FB,
Unless the seller has proof it came from a Wyvern, it’s just another common AC10300 fitted to a number of other aircraft, mainly Vampire T11 and there were quite a few of them about!
GYD
Ahh! Yes, amend my previous post to read ‘anything that actually entered service’ !
I forgot about your ‘unique’ Eaglet trainer Ian!
GYD
It is a F-4 Phantom rear seat column, the grip alone is quite unique and not fitted to anything else!
GYD
F-4 Phantom rear seat column : )
GYD
Another incorrectly identified column on e(vil)-bay:
GYD
Hi flatter99,
A very, very impressive collection! How long have you been collecting?
GYD
Fly.Buy,
I couldn’t find the centre cap but, I did find this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223830237321?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true
GYD
Cheers TerryP,
GYD
Merry Christmas everybody!
Does anyone have the part number for the ‘press to transmit’ button fitted to a De Havilland Chipmunk control column? Or better still, a spare one available?
Regards,
Martyn
GYD
Anyone got any idea what this instrument panel may be from?
Interesting and at this moment, quite (very) cheap and not long to go! Early Firefly????? Certainly a tail-dragger!
GYD