Sounds like the dealer who fleeced a Dambuster enthusiast for many thousands and was taken to court. The Scampton museum was an endless source of original artefacts for him, most, helpfully, with stores labels. I’m sure it has been discussed on here recently. You were entirely right, Elliott!

I’ve been adding to my Huey Cobra panel, with a pair of torque pedals fitted. The linkage is a bit crude as a first try but will be improved by Cockpit Fest.

The seat is Stuka. I’ve got a bit of one that matches the photo

Thanks Nick, I’ve always wanted a Vietnam era P-38 yoke. Time to smash the piggy bank.

According to my shelf, an AC14362 is a Sea Vixen grip, although a photo would help. A great improvement on a Vampire grip and a nice acquisition.

Gutted to have just missed this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vulcan-bomber-cockpit-panel-Barn-find-man-cave-reduced-for-Quick-sale/162952169840?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
The airscrew de-icer control makes it very rare indeed. Wonder what it was really off?

Being post war, there should be newspaper accounts of the accident. That should give you a better location than Bromsgrove.

Thanks Howard, I was getting worried about a trip up from South Wales. Either date good for me so far.