I suppose the inference is that southerners are not always that easy to deal with! :dev2:

True story, from an early aerojumble.

A very well known and respected collector/restorer of old aeroplanes approached our stall.

He spotted the genuine Spitfire elevator trim gauge and snatched it up. Then, in a voice as nonchalant as he could muster, asked:

“How much for this piece of old junk?”

“£75” I replied.

“How much? That’s outrageous! I’ll give you £15.”

“No thanks, it’s £75. The next person to recognise it will buy it at that price.”

“But I thought you northern guys were easy to deal with?”

“We are. You either buy it for £75 or **** off.”

He slammed the money down and stalked off.

The rogues aren’t all behind the tables. 🙂

Hi Ian

Is this Llandow? I have some of those alumium parts – I think the prefix is SP and they also originate from the albemarle.

Regards

Be interesting to know if the Germans had similar problems – I doubt it somehow!

Hi all , just a quick question here , has anyone used a substitute air valve for the flaps in a restoration static or flying.

The reason i ask is that i have a number of park brake valves as fitted to the Beaufort and Beaufighter (see pic below) and was wondering if they could be used as flap valves.

cheers dave

That looks familiar Dave!

[QUOTE=’lectra;1640060]@RAFMUSEUM just ‘tweeted’ a link to some video footage of a dive survey on this wreck, interesting stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlBKYXHSuhc[/QUOTE]

Truely awesome – thanks for posting that. It really is in good condition – pity there were no shots of the nose area – i’m itching to see it.