NZ5702

NZ5702 as she was and as she is now in Blenheim, New Zealand.

The First ZK-VNM

Some scanned photos of ex-Swiss Venom Mk 1 J-1634 before its destruction. It was replaced by Mk 4 J-1719 but with the same registration.

Original AP “Camera Copies”

Unlikely I would have thought. APs were/are usually produced by the most appropriate source, usually the manufacturer of the aircraft or equipment. The firm’s technical literature department may have kept originals whilst the AP was current. But as Crown material they were probably disposed of when the AP was declared obsolete. The RAF Museum have of course a collection of most APs but not the originals.

Alcohol substitutes

For flight use, fuels are often not really the clarity required and would not be certifiable. Also consider fumes, toxicity, and fire risk. A Tiger’s ceiling and that of many veteran/vintage aircraft, may mean that de-aeration is not so important in practice but again there is certification to consider.

For static use almost any clear spirit should be OK. Yes, I’ve suggested vodka before, too. Or Gin maybe, and though not drinkable, surgical spirit from the chemist may be acceptable.

Parts Lists & Overhaul Instructions

I have a parts list for the P11 compass (8 pages) including exploded view, and also for the “inverted type” the P12 (9 pages). I do also have overhaul instructions for the P12 (27 pages). Scanned at about 200 KB per page. PM me with your e-mail address if you’d like them.

CD made. It’ll be in the post tomorrow,
Terry

I have scans of the pilots notes for the Mk1 though not the Mk 4. Also I have Swiss Flight Reference Cards in French and also in German.

Terry