That was the inference I took from the listing too, as all other weapons listed seem to have proof details – However, as firearms specialists they should know better, as documentary evidence of suitable inspection is still required for ALL relic firearms for them to be considered as outside the terms of the Firearms Act – i.e. deactivated.

flash suppressor looked odd to me on a supposedly wing mounted fighter weapon – perhaps someone with more expert knowledge could comment on this listing – guide price looks pretty realistic if provenance bears out though.

I agree – flash supressors were usually used on turrets. Seems odd to me…

Signed

Hi Ewan

I have a load of beaufort/beaufighter control pullies from under the pilots floor. If you are interested let me know…

Regards

Yes, they would normally carry desert equipment.

I’d be very surprised if he did not survive the landing.

Happy birthday RAFM!

I am not sure that is so, is it Elliot??

The only speculation has been with regards to the still-missing crew.

And I am not sure that the circumstances (three digs, no remains reported and the identities of the crew announced in the national press) has exactly been hearsay.

RIP to the crew of this aircraft. I will be thinking of them this morning.

The bare facts concerning the details of the aircraft and crew may be correct, but much of this information on this thread seems to be based on ‘sources’, the assumption that tangible remains have survived, anonymous internet postings on this and other forums, and newspaper reports – the accuracy of some of which have been questioned.

Now, on this forum, a mans name has been linked with potential allegations of ‘grave robbery’ and ‘disturbing’ practices during previous excavations.

I don’t know Tony Graves – I have never spoken to him and I have no plans to meet him, but i’m a bit surprised a thread like this can run in this day and age.

Recent events in the UK news with a well known Tory politician spring to mind!

I don’t know. I’m just dissapointed it isn’t also signed by the dog.

Hi Pete

Its a yank instrument – why not try over on wix?