Thats a start thank you. Its a bit of a shame the scans not so clear though.

Sorry about the scan, I had to print it off the full pages and folded the paper so I could then scan it at 2.13 MB so it could be used on Key. I had intended giving a more detailed description of the position of the fuel caps in my post but will provide the answer now.
The two fuel caps are placed just inboard of the join between the double spar and the single outboard spar which is where the outboard end of the flap is situated. Both wings are the same. The starboard nacelle contains a 58 gallon fuel tank which I think is refueled after removing a panel on the top. Until I looked at the cutaway I didn’t
know it existed! The port nacelle contains the cabin heating header tank.
Ray
The Moggy and Andy pictures show the general area.

No US Harriers in Vietnam!

And what of the Harrier, I can’t remember off the top of my head whether the USMC used its Harriers in Vietnam, I assume they must have.[/QUOTE]
I have checked three books on the US Marines in Vietnam and as I thought they did not use them there.

Probaly not a particularly exciting example, I’m afraid – too well-known. This was take on the USS Intrepid back in 2000. I don’t know if this is the one that’s currently on display in New York.

Add a fuselage enlargement and a variable geometry wing and it looks like it could be called the F-111.:D
Ray

Pre war losses!

Anyone know what Swordfish attrition was like? You hear about other bomber/attack types such as the Ju-87 Stuka, Blenheim, Avenger, etc. suffering heavy losses, and I would assume that the Swordfish did as well, but does anyone have more specific information? I’ve heard it was actually a very durable and robust airplane despite its fragile looks.

From 21 May 1936 until 2 September 1939, 54 Swordfish were lost. Numbers from the war will need to be counted as there is quite a lot I may not get the info. to you until later.:eek:
Ray

link?

Its historical! Happened over half an hour ago.:D
Ray

Last flight from Syerston 30 December1966

Would love to see this photo. Was on the flight line at much the same time so we may know each other.

Whilst looking for the above photo I came across the following RAF report.[ATTACH]174575[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]174576[/ATTACH]

From memory the weather was what we called in the local vernacular ‘HARRY CLAMPERS’ and expected a day in the line hut supping char, reading and chat. But the youngest Wing Commander in the RAF at that time decided to take a looksee taking fleet number 30 (XP569) a MARK 4 Jet PROVOST (a yellow band around the fleet number indicates this) and a student for the flight.
On New Years Eve myself and a number of others were informed to be at the guardroom 0900 hrs. in civvies! on New Years Day. We went by 3 tonner near to Rampton Mental Hospital. What a place to crash! The JP had struck a ditch next to a narrow road backed by an embankment and hedge. The crew had left the aircraft through their straps and the front screen. We were first to comb the field in front of the JP for any human remains left on the scene. I found a very small piece of flesh which an officer bagged. Later we searched the possible track of the JP in case anything had fell from the aircraft causing its loss. When we returned to camp a little job to pass the day away was unloading the remains of the JP from its transport into a spare hangar for security.

Just checked through ‘ D-DAY BOMBERS: the veterans story, by STEPHEN DARLOW and the only clue I have found concerns PFF aircrew who flew the lead in a Wing(54 aircraft) in a B-17 modified with GEE and H2X radar. The co pilots seat was taken by a non crew member i.e A Major or other high rank as an observer.