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  • May 11, 2016 at 8:09 am in reply to: Help please with wheel relic.. #872092
    anneorac
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    The size suggests Miles Master/Martinet and it does appear to match one of the less common styles of wheels used on these aircraft.

    Anne

    May 4, 2016 at 10:15 am in reply to: Malta Spits. Question for the experts. #876558
    anneorac
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    In the C wing the Brownings were moved one rib closer together. I’m presuming that this bulge, which appears to where the ammunition boxes would be, is there to aid the revised feed arrangement?

    Just a guess!

    Anne

    April 29, 2016 at 9:25 am in reply to: Mustang X propeller #879489
    anneorac
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    Nice photo!

    It would appear that the Rotol Mustang X (Merlin 61) prop was the R15/4F5/7 using RA10102 blades. The following Rotol blades were also produced for the Mustang RA10124, RA10304 & RA10305.

    Anne

    April 13, 2016 at 12:11 pm in reply to: WWII Projector Gunsight help #888393
    anneorac
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    Welcome to the confusing world of Air Ministry equipment!

    What you have there is some flavour of Mk.II Reflector Gunsight. Now the family of Mk.II reflector sights are made up of two parts, a projector and a reflector and the type of Mk.II sight you end up with depends on the combination of the projector and reflector used. Your example is made up of a Type 1 Mk. II projector (missing the bulb housing) and what would appear to be a Type 1 Mk. I reflector. Now I have to admit that I don’t know what type of Mk. II sight this combination would produce but I can say that it’s not the sort of combination you’d want to use in air to air combat and it lacks the tilting mechanism found on the Type 1 Mk.III reflector used with Rocket Projectiles. This would just give you a fixed, un-adjustable aiming point so I’m guessing it would be the sort of combination you may find fitted to an advanced training aircraft.

    Anne

    April 8, 2016 at 3:09 pm in reply to: Latest RAF Museum disposals list #892461
    anneorac
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    We are entering the strange world of museum ethics and the Museum Association there. Don’t expect me to explain or defend that world because I can’t and I won’t.

    The important thing to remember from the RAFM document is the passage that says “with preference given to Accredited museums”.

    If you are not an Accredited museum that doesn’t mean you can’t register your interest.

    I’m sure if you were a Bedfordshire based trust with a proven track record for restoring and displaying aircraft to the public your claim would get a fair hearing.

    Anne

    March 3, 2016 at 12:18 pm in reply to: Unknown RAF base 1940..amazing photos #917855
    anneorac
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    WIX suggests Kenley/Northolt.

    Some certainly appear to be taken at Northolt.

    March 1, 2016 at 8:33 am in reply to: Mystery Part #920482
    anneorac
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    Not an aircraft part but a clip from an observer’s parachute harness. This holds the clip to which you attach the chest parachute.

    Anne

    January 5, 2016 at 9:02 am in reply to: RAF Hornchurch Display 3 September 1960 #875827
    anneorac
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    Nice to see a shot of G-APNZ. Shouldn’t be too long before it’s back in the air again.

    http://www.theturbulent.co.uk/

    Anne

    December 15, 2015 at 9:55 am in reply to: WW2 Original Irvin Jacket #888067
    anneorac
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    http://wwiijackets.co.uk/repairs-restoration/

    Ta-da!

    Anne

    December 9, 2015 at 8:30 am in reply to: Radio frequencies etc WW2 and after . #892268
    anneorac
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    P-47s and all other USAAF fighters operating from the UK would have been fitted with the SCR-522-A VHF radio operating between 100-156 Mcs. It was based on the British TR1143 and was used by the RAF as the TR5043.

    More information including downloadable manuals here;

    http://radionerds.com/index.php/SCR-522

    Anne

    December 7, 2015 at 11:10 pm in reply to: Major aviation collection to be saved #892910
    anneorac
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    Oh dear. I hope this chap doesn’t get a visit from Environment Agency. Ken’s place was ever so slightly ‘active’.

    October 12, 2015 at 9:39 am in reply to: Blenheim engines #854995
    anneorac
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    The Blenheim has an excellent all round view especially to the rear…from the Air Gunner/Radio Operator’s position.

    Anne

    August 13, 2015 at 8:32 am in reply to: Hawker Biplanes #915305
    anneorac
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    If you like Hawker Hart derivatives I can heartily (no pun intended) recommend the following site run by a forum member.

    http://www.hawkerhind.com/

    There were a whole host of sub variants used by the RAF which, in the case of the Hart included

    Hart Trainer; Two seat trainer with slightly different wing to account for the change in C of G
    Hart (India), Twin fuel tanks, larger oil cooler and radiator (not sure of the last one)
    Hart Fighter, Forerunner of the Demon with supercharged Kestrel IIS
    Hart (Communications) Turret ring replaced by forward facing seat.
    Hart (Special) Audaxes completed as Harts with Kestrel X engines

    There were also many variants sold to air forces throughout the world using a number of radial powerplants.

    One oddity I’ve noticed but have never seen any information about it is the South African Hinds or Hartebeests used as trainers but with naturally aspirated Kestrels instead of the usual supercharged variant.

    I’ll stop here before I bore everyone…

    Anne

    August 6, 2015 at 7:56 am in reply to: shuttleworth #922894
    anneorac
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    I must warn you that Old Warden is a place you can’t go to just once. You’ll find yourself returning time and again as there isn’t anywhere else quite like it. Keep a eye on their website as they usually post what they are hoping to fly well in advance. The Hurricane is a frequent performer as it is not as affected by the weather some of the other aircraft in the collection.

    Anne

    July 21, 2015 at 6:07 pm in reply to: Hawker Hart/Audax Question #854157
    anneorac
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    I was wondering if it had anything to do with securing the Youngman dinghy on aircraft fitted with Kidde-Lux flotation bags?

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