I was quite pleased with what I came away with these being an Andover Yoke, Propeller hub and a nice large reference book on the Sud-Est Caravelle. I must say not as many stalls as I’ve seen there before in the past but in the mix were quite a few quality stores which in turn is much better than quantity. The museum were selling some surplus bits a pieces from the Comet 2 which they recently acquired. As usual most of the museums cockpits were open for inspection and available for sitting inside. Similar to visits in previous years I was left with the impression that this was more of a buyers market as opposed to a sellers market as there didn’t seem to be a lot of customers, I would be interested to read any thoughts from the stall holders. The sun shone for this event, great location on an active airfield coupled with the museum and friendly staff. Great breakfast at the airfield cafe ! All in all it was worth the 200 mile round trip! As far as aerojumbles go all I can say is use it (if you can) or lose it!
Thankyou to the event organisers !

Hi Fly.buy.
reference the Comet 2 parts there appeared to be some nice pieces from hatches, wing inlets, wing panels, interior passenger trays and even a passenger seat and all very reasonably priced. didn’t see the Andover yoke though must of arrived to late. although there was a good selection of jet era Grips.
Like you say a good venue with loads to explore and see ie cockpits etc..
And worth the early start and the 2 hour drive..

Big jolly for the formal unveiling of the plaque on the Whale (ex-Mulberry Harbour)

News item in the next issue of Britain At War.

Moggy

Was at Duxford today but sadly missed the unveiling of the Plaque would of loved to of seen it.. but did manage to go on the mini tour of the Avro Lancaster inside the fuselage. i believe its open for the last time tomorrow during the half term period. well worth seeing as we all know the tail end Charlie was a very lonely part of this aircraft but to actually witness it for yourself really does bring it home..

Another good reason to go tomorrow is to witness the Whale section of the Mulberry harbour a truly fantastic structure that ouzes history.

The first reference I have found to a brake lever on the handwheel is in the Pilot’s Notres for the Anson XII, which states that this version might be fitted with either type, i.e. handwheel lever or lever on engine pedestal as on earlier Marks.

I would bet that all subsequent versions would have the brake lever.

The dual columns were probably an option on most Marks, depending upon the aircraft’s role.

Many thanks Air Ministry.

Would anyone know what year the mark X11 Avro Anson would of started from..

Hi All,
Would anyone know what mark Avro Anson (Year) that they first introduced brake levers to there control yokes.

Also reference the dual control columns and single control. would these of been used from a particular year? or were they set up for training methods?

Thank you in advance for any info given.

Very sad news a true legend R.I.P