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
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