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January 2, 2013 at 8:09 am in reply to: Something for all you Beaufighter fans #984935

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It’s definitely not the aircraft recovered from Malta and now in the Canadian National Collection.

But yet the serial number RD867 can clearly be seen under the starboard wing. This is indeed the aircraft now at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

January 1, 2013 at 1:40 am in reply to: East Lothian Heinkel #986416

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This is the Heinkel 111 which made a forced landing at Rhodes Farm, near North Berwick on 9 February 1940. This was the result of an attack by S/Ldr Douglas Farquhar of No 602 Squadron.

The aircraft, coded 1H+EN was repaired, given the RAF serial AW177 and ended up with No 14265 (Enemy Aircraft) Flight. It was eventually lost on 10 November 1943 when the aircraft stalled at Polebrook, killing seven of the eleven men on board.

December 19, 2012 at 9:29 pm in reply to: Radar Display #1001516

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Thanks very much for that guys. It explains why I thought I’d got it wrong, as this doesn’t have the Optical Display Unit fitted to the front of it. Anyway, it’s great to confirm what it is, so thanks again.

December 13, 2012 at 2:51 pm in reply to: I tidied up and now I cannot find my Dunlop wheel list! #1011749

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I don’t know about the wheel, but that size of tyre is correct for Spitfire main wheel, Vickers Viscount nose wheel, Fokker F.27 Friendship nose wheel and Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia main wheel.

December 8, 2012 at 4:42 pm in reply to: Possible Hunter Radar Ranging part #940585

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OK, thanks XK940. If that’s not what it is, does anyone have any ideas as to what this device actually is?

December 5, 2012 at 8:55 pm in reply to: Unidentified objects #944189

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Thanks Philip. Light Fighter Sight makes sense, and this seems very likely. In response to nuuumannn’s request, photos of the interior are given below, along with the 12-pin plug. The clear window looks like it might have had a light fitted below it, but although screw holes are present there is no light. However, there is nothing directly below it which would have been observed, so I’m pretty sure it had a light.

Is anyone able to confirm if this is indeed a Ferranti Light Fighter Sight Control Unit from a Lightning?

December 3, 2012 at 7:33 pm in reply to: Unidentified objects #947820

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Exmpa has very kindly told me that the first item is definitely not from a Nimrod. It doesn’t seem to be from a Shackleton. Is anyone able to identify it (or confirm it is indeed a Doppler nav unit if this is what it is) and say what aircraft type it would have been fitted to?

I’d also be interested in any suggestions as to what the LFS control unit is. What might LFS stand for?

December 1, 2012 at 7:54 pm in reply to: Another mystery object #950717

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Thanks guys, that’s fantastic. I certainly wasnt expecting it to be from a Wireless Set No 19, so thanks indeed for this.

December 1, 2012 at 6:08 pm in reply to: Hydraulic fitting #950839

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Bruce,

Thanks for that. Sadly if will be off an existing aircraft, a T22 actually!

Anon,

Thanks very much for the original identification.

November 30, 2012 at 8:09 pm in reply to: mystery object #951536

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Flying Pencil,

Thanks for that. Do you know which aircraft type this would be from?

November 30, 2012 at 11:03 am in reply to: mystery object #952162

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Thanks for the suggestions. I’m still not sure. I must say it reminds me of the slide valve on Corliss steam engines – I know this is not what it is, but it is a similar looking thing, if a lot smaller. Any more suggestions would be very welcome.

November 27, 2012 at 9:13 pm in reply to: Nose cone #955822

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Anon,

That’s fantastic, thanks. I think this is pretty conclusive and I’m happy to call this as a Curtiss Electric Propeller Power Unit Cover. Thanks Anon, Vampirefan, Trolley Aux, Eddie and everyone else who has helped with this. I’m very grateful.

November 26, 2012 at 9:48 pm in reply to: Nose cone #957300

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I now have dimensions for this whcih I hope may help identify exactly what it is. The overall diameter is 219mm, the internal diameter is 213mm. The metal thickness is 2.5mm. The overall length of the whole thing is 381mm. Any ideas?

November 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm in reply to: Unidentified objects #957306

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Pagen, thanks for this. I managed to have a look at the Shackelton at the Fenland & West Norfolk Aviation Museum at the weekend, and confirm the TACAN control unit.

Thanks for the suggestion re object 1. It certainly doesn’t seem to be from a Shackleton as I can’t find anything remotely like it in any photos I’ve seen. Similarly, I don’t think it’s from a Nimrod MR.2 as they kit is pretty much all grey in there, particularly at the navigator’s positions. I need to try and find photos or other information about MR.1 positions, which might be a challenge.

The other item is shown from the front. It’s basically just a cylindrical shape, although the top is slightly larger (like a very short and fat nail). The photo shows the top, but the body is just a black metal cylinder with no markings on it. I’m pretty sure it will be identifed by figuring out what an LFS Control Unit is, but that’s the mystery. The only RAF-related LFS reference I can find is the Lancaster Finishing School, so this must mean something else, but I’ve no idea what.

November 22, 2012 at 3:54 pm in reply to: Unidentified objects #961928

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Thanks for this, baloffski. I’m pretty sure the holder is for a flight computer, but wasn’t sure if this type of holder is generic or if it is from a specific aircraft type. I’m hoping someone might recognise it and be able to identify the aircraft type it comes from.

Thanks also for the suggestion about the possible Doppler Navigation panel. This certainly seems to fit the options, but I can’t find any information or images relating to it. I’d love to be able to pin it down to specific equipment type number and possibly aircraft type as well. There is a mark on the back of it which looks like there might have been a data plate there. Sadly, this is missing, so the only way to identify it is from appearance. If anyone is an expert on Doppler equipment or otherwise can tell me more about this particular piece of kit, I would be very grateful.
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