I promised to get back to this subject after taking professional advice I have hopefully found a solution that will allow preservation of the original dial without interference with it or removing paint. This involves fitting specially made glass which will stop the radiation in its tracks. The usual thickness of this is 5mm and as most instrument glass is 2.5mm I am still waiting for advice on whether this can be reduced.
How ever considering the low levels of radiation emitted by even the worse so called hot instruments the prospects are good its simply a case of economics of production if 2.5mm is not available.
The majority of instrument bezels will cope with this increased thickness although personally i may bite the bullet and have some made specially if its not available from stock.
I do not have any figures on cost as yet although it’s likely to be expensive considering the value of instruments these days should still be a viable solution.
Its worth mentioning that this glass is designed for use in the industry and will stop very high levels of radiation.

It seems this debate will continue on going around in circles, the fact is there is a solution and it will cost money hopefully not to much as I have already said I don’t know how much yet.
If people have concerns and or legislation gets tougher and we wish to preserve and continue to collect this particular piece of history it will have to be paid for.
The glass is available in any size so a picture frame type arrangement may suit complete panels, although It wont reduce the cost by much as the material is likely to be the majority of the cost.
Specialist manufactures are not really interested in doing one or two units or even ten the only way to keep the cost down or even get the job done as with all things is buy in bulk.
If someone can come up with a cheaper or any other solution I would be pleased to hear it.

Mark so there is no suggestion the fillet I own was stolen ? because that was not stated on the previous comments and looks very much like there is finger pointing or suspicion
going on. The person I bought this from is beyond reproach and I am quite sure you know who I am talking about. It certainly would have been helpful my business be mentioned that this piece was not part of the tail that went missing.

I have just come across this ancient thread . I can tell you all I did not steal this piece and anyone who suggests it better put up or shut up. I bought this in good faith along with the MOD plate from a well know aircraft restoration company
. Any suggestion I stole this is a lie , I am not a thief and everything I buy and sell is legitimate. I take great offence to any suggestion to the contrary.

Great event there are still plenty of great pieces out there if you look hard enough. I really hope this event can continue its the highlight of the year there is nothing quite like searching the stalls and actually handling things. Well done Andy ! 🙂

B of B Pilot Dave Glaser

Churchstanton later known as Culmhead in Somerset UK was an operational fighter station throughout the second world war.
On one of my many visits to this airfield I found a rusty piece of metal sticking out of the ground. *As I picked it up I noticed a name painted on it in remarkably good condition. The name was Flt Lft Glaser, .After a bit of research and plenty of phone calls I managed to get a letter forwarded to Sdr Ldr Glaser via the Fighter asssociation.
A few days later I had a phone call from a very real Sdr Ldr Glaser. He was as amazed as I was and told me that he had only been at Culmhead for two weeks. While there he was flying with a ninety gallon drop tank attached to his Spitfire. In his log book is recorded a flight of 5hrs 10mins. He was operational throughout the war from the Battle of Britain to Australia in 1945 logging 3000 operational hours. Over the years we became good friends.

I already knew that of course. No privacy at all on FB

Moggy

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