Thanks Ian – I think you might be on to something there…

Alan it’s an AH2040 grip – the lever in the centre is also made by Dunlop – it says patent applied for. There is also an AM ref number – 14A/797 which makes me think it’s for a camera.

That’s a rarity, Elliott. I don’t recognise it. What’s the Dunlop drawing number?

Here are the remains of the control wheel from Whitley AD712. I’m still looking for an intact original.

Can someone break down the cost of a £10000 spitfire seat please? Seems an awful lot of money…

Thanks guys…! Always wondered :p

Hi Annek – the tail unit has been ripped off – if you look closely you can see the stringers poking out at the back.

Hello Joel

In answer to your question the view from the cockpit was reasonable for a RAF heavy bomber of the time. The pilots seat did have arm rests – they could be lifted up out of the way to facilitate entry into the seat. Hope that helps.