Carrier Multistore No.1 Mk.2 was used on Canberra for carriage of 8-inch photoflash

YA

GFR: “I have the full clip on VHS , I will see if I can convert and post it.”

Yes please!

Regarding the U.10 controllers. They had two visual controllers for take-off and landing: azimuth and elevation. Once stable in flight, control was handed over to a pilot in a flight control centre. Visual no longer required.

Regarding flaps. Apparently there was an emergency “FLAPS UP” command. But in general case flap control was automatic dependent on flight mode and mode sequence. I suspect the aircraft was put into “LAND GLIDE” (causing gear and flaps to lower), then “OVERSHOOT”. The latter initiated a climb and gear retraction. Flaps would only retract when next flight mode was selected.

Regarding the apparent absence of the wartime 74 Sqn ORB from the National Archives.

From personal experience I’ve found that it pays to cross-check the on-line catalogue with the paper version. In my own research I’ve found one or two cases where an ORB exists, is catalogued on paper, but can’t be found in the on-line catalogue. Of course this does require a visit to Kew.

YA

Peter,

Not sure this helps but … I’ve seen a photo of a near-identical handle (slightly different switching on top) in a Hughes IRST experimental installation, circa 1965. Used to direct scan of sensor. Since I don’t think the IRST shipped with a dedicated controller handle I’d assume it’s a Hughes radar-controller handle.

YA

I have a picture of the underside of a starboard wingtip which shows the access panel and light (I don’t know how to post pics or I’d attach). Doing a bit of rotational geometry, I’d say that the photo is a view of the port wingtip light, underside. Where the short side of the access panel void meets the light is outboard; where the long side meets the light is forward. (If you see what I mean).