Tony T,

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Looks like a swivel seat, can’t think of a fighter with one.

Baz

Defiant gunner?

Thanks guys.

Yes, it certainly is a swivel seat – it also has four ‘wheels’ built into the bottom of the pedestal, that look like they are designed to run along a track.
I thought maybe a navigator, or a rear gunner – a crew position that may require someone to get seated, then ‘scoot’ along a short rail into position, then rotate.

The seat locks in two positions, 90 degrees to each other, so I figured maybe a table? Or radar screen.

I’m not really an ‘aviation’ anorak, – I do have lots of different coloured anoraks in the wardrobe, but aviation is not my strong area, so help from you experienced guys in this particular field is greatly appreciated.

I have seen some circular stampings on various parts – I guessing quality control? – would it help if I posted pictures of them?

Thanks again, regards, Mark.

Pictures – would itbe correct to assume the ‘DH’ in a circle is DeHaviland ?

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Yes, that’s me – about 25 yrs ago 😉

Thanks for taking the trouble to post it up, I really appreciate it.

Sorry it took me so long to reply. Regards, Mark.

That’s what I’ve always read.
I’m pretty sure a Pacific Island in 1944 didn’t have the technology to turn a photo into a decal…just 50-60 years too early.
I believe it was heavily lacquered (perhaps fabric dope?) for weather protection.

It is possible, and has been for some time to spray lacquer dirrectly on a photograph, then (when several layers have dried) use water to remove the paper. This leaves the image on the inside of a sheet of dried laquer. you then spray lacquer on the nose of the plane, while still tacky place the image on top, smooth out the bubbles and re-lacquer…….Bobs your auntie !