Underneath that green gunk I can see what looks like D?940 which would make it a Barracuda blade. Also used on the Defiant II & Wellington VI.

Anne

Spitfire Mks. XIV, 18 & 19 were originally fitted with Rotol R19/5F5/1 propellers with a diameter of 10’ 5” using RA10127 or RA10130 Jablo blades and could use 5CM/1 or 5CM/2 spinners.

Spitfire Mks.21, 22 & 24 were fitted with Rotol R14/5F5/2 propellers with a diameter of 11’ using RA10129 Jablo blades and a 5CM/2 spinner.

It would appear that some aircraft originally fitted with the R19/5F5/1 propeller were later retro fitted with the R14/5F5/2 prop.

What the difference is in shape between the blades and spinners I could not say.

Anne

Not sure if it’s the same aircraft, but some years ago there was mention of a Typhoon wing being used as a gate on a farm some where in Scotland, can’t for the life of me remember if it was mentioned in an old copy of W&R, or if it was from one of Mike Cookman’s ads ?.

Bob T.

High Ground Wrecks suggests that there may have been a Typhoon wing being used as a gate somewhere near Lochwinnoch during the 1950s. Possibly from DN365.

Anne

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Mike, if you have been staring at Demon panel pics for a long time have you figured where the hand starting magneto was situated ?

Answering my own question, finally confirmed that Hawker Demon had a hand starting magneto on the port side of the engine linked by chain to the engine crank handle operated by ground staff. Chief sat in pilot’s seat and flicked hand starting magneto switch on while two ground bunnies stood on wheel as per photo (State Library Victoria), inserted crank handles and turned the engine over. Even though a Huck’s starter clutch was fitted on the prop boss I have never seen photos of a Hucks starter used for RAAF Demons.

From this experience of cranking Hawker Demon engines the famous Aussie roast spit BBQ tradition evolved. A true delicacy is the famous kangaroo spit roast with tender joey in the pouch.

I like the cotton wool eye-shade he’s made for himself!;)

Anne

RA 10062. is any Wimpy with a Hercules and the Lancaster Mk.II.

Anne

Oh, if you’re with the Classic Air Force get someone with some sort of Radioactive Monitor to check the sights on the vertical height bar. These are frequently a very active and open source of radium.

Anne

If you have a second look at the first item and can make it into 55 G.999, then you’ll have a bit of an Avro Anson elevator which it is a dead ringer for.

Anne