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Avro Lancaster throttle quadrant (pg1 cont)

Here we have a complete original Lancaster throttle quadrant in superb condition Avro type 683 Serial number AL6136 . In the fifteen years I have been collecting this is the only one I have ever seen. To my knowledge there are only ten or so of these left in existence world wide. All the levers are free and operate as they should.

This piece was originally recovered from a barn at Aston farm, located within the southern boundary of the former Royal Air force no 5 maintenance unit sub site at Aston Down airfield near Minchinhampton, Gloucester in the 1970's. Lancaster airframes were scrapped at this site during the post war period.

I have a letter of authenticity and a transfer of ownership from the original owner.

The third slot on the supplementary master fuel cock is unused, and does not have a lever installed. The internal operating shaft that actuates the chain drives cogs is blanked off and extends only to the master fuel cock chain dives. This suggests that the quadrant was fitted to an early airframe, possibly even a Manchester III, later renamed the Lancaster or a first contact Lancaster MK B1 quadrant, modded with the superchargers operated the electro magnetic rams of the single-action spring return type, rather than the early lever arrangement.

On early Lancaster B1 aircraft the supercharger controls for all four engines were operated mechanically by one lever located in the third slot on the extreme starboard position off the supplementary master fuel cocks gate. On Lancaster B1 and on all Lancaster B III and B X aircraft the superchargers were operated by electro pneumatic rams of the single action spring return type in the case of electrical or pneumatic failure the rams return to the M ratio position.

A supercharger gear change control panel in which were mounted a dual linked toggle switch and a red warning lamp was fitted to the pilots instrument panel immediately below the engine rev counters and above the supplementary mater fuels cocks gate. and controlled all four engines simultaneously. The red warning light indicated S ratio on the ground only when the undercarriage was down. In flight whilst S ratio was selected it remained extinguished. Later Lancasters equipped with this electro pneumatic ram system did not retain the third slot on the extreme starboard position of the supplementary master fuel cock gate.

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Being that this is clearly and very early quadrant its likely that it saw considerable operation service through the War.

Lancaster Cockpit

The Mk III Manchester, BT 308, which first flew on 9 January 1941, was essentially the first Lancaster, being powered by four Merlin engines and with increased wingspan, although initially retaining the three fins and twin outboard rudders (the central fin had no movable control surface) of the Manchester I. BT308 received the "Lancaster" name immediately after its first flight.

The second prototype Lancaster DG595 featured the twin, enlarged fins and rudders of the Manchester IA. Manchester production continued until November of that year but some aircraft still in production were completed as Lancasters.

The majority of Lancasters built during the war years were manufactured by Avro at their factory at Chadderton near Oldham, Greater Manchester, and test flown from Woodford Aerodrome in Cheshire. Other Lancasters were built by Metropolitan-Vickers (1,080, also tested at Woodford), and Armstrong Whitworth. The aircraft was also produced at the Austin Motor Company works in Longbridge, Birmingham, later in the Second World War and postwar by Vickers-Armstrongs at Chester as well as at the Vickers Armstrong factory, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham.

Only 300 of the Lancaster B II fitted with Bristol Hercules engines were constructed; this was a stopgap modification caused by a shortage of Merlin engines as fighter production was of higher priority.

Many BII's were lost after running out of fuel The Lancaster B III had Packard Merlin engines but was otherwise identical to contemporary B Is, with 3,030 B III's built, almost all at Avro's Newton Heath factory.

The B I and B III were built concurrently, and minor modifications were made to both marks as new batches were ordered.

Examples of these modifications were the relocation of the pitot head from the nose to the side of the cockpit, and the change from de Havilland "needle blade" propellers to Hamilton Standard or Nash Kelvinator made "paddle blade" propellers

�9995

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Lancaster Control yoke (pg1 cont)

This is an original and incredibly rare Lancaster control yoke . In nice original condition the park brake still works and it is complete, accept for the radio transmit button which can be replaced if required. Not all Lancasters were fitted with this button as can be seen from the early Lancaster .

The covering which is coming away from the grip, appears to be a later addition as you can see from the grip in situ in an early Lancaster under the grip had no covering , the Pilot always wore gloves so there was really no need to cover the yoke.

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Lancaster trim tower (pg1 cont)

This is an original and incredibly rare piece in the last fifteen years this is the first one I have seen survivors of this piece are limited to only a hand full worldwide.

This piece is complete and in working order all the wheels turn as they should do and it comes with part of the original cable.

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Lancaster trim tower seen in situ below.

�3995

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Mk IX Spitfire Merlin powered throttle Quadrant (pg1 cont)

For the first time Spitfire Spares is able to offer high quality reproduction throttle quadrants originals are simply not available.

Please note these are not certified for flying use. This one is for the MK IX Spitfire and all other Merlin powered variations after the MK V.

These take many weeks to build consisting of many individual parts and once sold it will be some time before we are able to re stock.

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�1200

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Spitfire MK I, MK II and MK V Throttle Quadrant (pg1 cont)

For the first time Spitfire Spares is able to offer high quality reproduction throttle quadrants originals are simply not available.

This one is for the MK I Mk II Spitfire and the MK V Spitfire.

These take many weeks to build consisting of many individual parts and once sold it will be some time before we are able to re stock.

Shown under the MK I Spitfire

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�1350

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Spitfire Mk XIV Griffon Powered Spitfire Throttle Quadrant (pg1 cont)

For the first time Spitfire Spares is able to offer high quality reproduction throttle quadrants originals are simply not available.

This one is for the MK XIV Griffon Powered Spitfire and all other remaining variations and Mjk's of the Giffon powered Spitfire, like everything else about the last Mk's of Spitfire this throttle is huge compared to the earlier MK's.

These take many weeks to build consisting of many individual parts and once sold it will be some time before we are able to re stock. It comes complete with the bracket for the terminal blocks.

Shown under the MK XIV

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This throttle is taken from the drawing shown under G.A. 37939

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�1450

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Spitfire undercarriage selector (pg1 cont)

This is a superb addition to our replica Spitfire parts range a top quality reproduction of the Spitfire undercarriage selector made from original drawings exactly to scale. Please note this is not airworthy and is for display only. Used on all Mk's of Spitfire . All parts are metal except the cover plate and knob.

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This can be supplied as shown as a complete unit or without the chain and guard.

�1495

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Spitfire Mk I/II Landing light control (pg1 light)

This superb piece is an exact copy of the control used to operate the landing lights on the MK I/II Spitfire.

This part is a reproduction and is not functional. This is made from metal from original drawings.

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Find this piece in the lighting section link here

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�395

BF 109 DB 601 linkage (pg1 cont)

This is a linkage probably a throttle its from a BF 109 with a DB 601 engine. The information I have is that it was removed from the wreckage of Herbert Blockberge's aircraft in 1996 which did have a DB 601 engine fitted although I cannot verify this as it is only what the seller told me. The part numbers do seem to tie in to the correct engine. This is clearly from a crashed engine but there are definitely some usable parts for a static engine at the very least. .

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Shown under is a picture of the aircraft Blockenberge was flying when he was shot down and its feasible this part came from that aircraft.

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You will find this part listed in the fuel section link here

Hawker Hurricane Emergency boost control 1 (pg1 fuel)

This is a superb quality reproduction of the Hurricane emergency boost control, used to give maximum boost in combat situations the engine could only withstand a limited time of this before being destroyed. In twenty years I have never seen an original. These pieces were fitted with slightly different variations in colour and we have all three available. the knob functions as it was originally designed.

Seen in situ above in the Hurricane cockpit

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Everything shown in the pictures is supplied.

Spitfire emergency undercarriage blow down control (pg1 UC)

This is a reproduction Spitfire emergency undercarriage blow down control fitted to all MKs of Spitfire and mounted on the lower right of the cockpit..

In an emergency if the hydraulic system had been damage this part would lower the wheels one time using compressed gas. This piece is made exactly to scale and comes complete as shown.

Please note the bottle is not interchangeable with the original bottle shown above but we are currently having some valve units shown which will take the original bottle. This unit is a reproduction and is not functional or suitable for flying aircraft it is only for display.

Seen in Situ Below

Available in the undercarriage section link here

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Messerschmitt BF 109 G-K Original Drehzahl throttle propeller pitch control (pg1 cont)

This is a rare original piece from the BF 109 throttle , it controls the pitch of the aircraft propeller. It is in good condition and the switch operates as it should.

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Seen in situ under on a BF 109 G Throttle. Click on the picture to enlarge.

�1200

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Spitfire MK I Original rudder pedal * (pg1 cont)

This is a superb and super rare find, this is an original single step rudder pedal found only on the very early Spitfires.

It is stamped with Supermarine on the top and the part number on the back.

During the very first combat encounters with the Germans over France and the channel it was discovered that the Pilot could pull more G (Gravity) before blacking out if his feet were higher making his body into more of a ball . To this end two step rudder pedals were introduced into the Spitfire so that once in combat the pilot put his feet on the second step.

On the eve of the Battle of Britain ALL front line Spitfires were fitted with two step rudder pedals and so the single steps were scrapped making them extremely rare.

This is a picture of one of the few surviving MK I Spitfires note the single step rudder pedals and the hand pump for raising the undercarriage

�1195

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Seen in situ in a Halifax Cockpit

Halifax Control Yoke (pg1 cont)

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The Handley Page Halifax was first flown on 25 October 1939 from RAF Bicester and entered service with 35 Squadron in November 1940. The first Halifax raid by the squadron was against le Havre, France, on 10 March 1941.

The Halifax I and II aircraft were powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and the Halifax III was powered by Bristol Hercules engines.

Apart from the role as a heavy bomber, the Halifax III and later versions also served in Coastal Command and in Para trooping and glider towing roles with the Airborne Forces. Halifax production totalled 6,178, the bomber versions flying a total of 75,532 sorties in the Second World War.

This Control Yoke is in good original Condition with the brake levers moving freely.

It is displayed on a wooden Display base with a plaque stating the Type of Aircraft and Air Ministry Number

Out of stock more required please contact me

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�1695

Handley Page Hastings Control Yoke (pg1 cont)

Here we have a Control Yoke for a Handley Page Hastings

All the Buttons Depress and The Brake Levers Move Freely

The Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings was a British troop-carrier and freight transport aircraft designed and built by Handley Page Aircraft Company for the Royal Air Force. At the time, it was the largest transport plane ever designed for the RAF, and it replaced the Avro York as the standard long-range transport.

The Hastings was rushed into service because of the Berlin Airlift, with No. 47 Squadron replacing its Halifax A Mk 9s with Hastings in September�October 1948, flying its first sortie to Berlin on 11 November 1948. The Hastings fleet was mainly used to carry coal, with two further squadrons, 297 and 53 joining the airlift before its end. A Hastings made the last sortie of the airlift on 6 October 1949, the 32 Hastings deployed delivering 55,000 tons (49,900 tonnes) of supplies for the loss of two aircraft.

Seen in situ in a Hastings Cockpit Below

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Hawker Typhoon Control grip (pg1 cont)

This is an original Hawker Typhoon control grip. It has its original electrical type firing button which is correct for the Typhoon. It has been recovered as the covering was badly damaged. It has a high quality alloy reproduction brake lever. The grip has no filler or any other restoration work.

AH 8005

�1950

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Spitfire Spade grip AH 8068 (pg1 cont)

This is a Spitfire Spade grip , it is the earliest production model fitted with the twin rocker cannon and MG firing button and was fitted to the Seafire, Spitfire Mks I B, II B, VB, VC, F.VI, VII, VIII, FIX, FXII, FXXI

The grip has some restoration with a new covering and a reproduction brake lever in alloy. It has no filler and only some light pitting. There is surface rust on the parking brake.

Grip Reference AH 8068

Above the famous Australian MK VIII Spitfire Grey Goose

Above Mk II C Seafire

Above Mk VB Spitfire

�2200

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Original Hurricane Dunlop patent applied for AH2040 Spade grip. (pg1 cont)

This is a superb piece a Hurricane Spade grip, 100% complete and original.

Unlike the later production spade grips this was made in a hard alloy and is heavier than the later versions in general use which contained magnesium and are prone to corrosion .

The grip is in excellent condition the gun button turns and depresses as it should. It has its original brake lever and park brake catch, its 100% complete.

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Seen in situ below in a Hurricane cockpit.

The Dunlop patent applied grips are the prototype of the later grips and were produced in much smaller numbers making them very rare. The AH 2040 grip was fitted to a range of RAF aircraft but this one was fitted to a Hurricane as it has the upper column attached.

�2995

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Hellcat/Corsair NAF Control Grip (pg1 cont)

Here is a Control Grip as Used by The US Navy in the Grumman F6F Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair

It has the Part Number NAF 1173-2

The grip is in a good condition

The Trigger and Bomb button both click when pressed.

The grip is made of Bakelite with diamond design embedded in the handle.

This has a Removable Display Base

Vought F4U Corsair

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Hawker Typhoon trim assembly 2 (pg1 cont)

Designed as a fast interceptor fighter capable of 400 MPH to compete with the FW 190 the Hawker Typhoon never measured up to the agility of the Spitfire. Its immense power provided by its huge 2000 HP radial engine did however allow it to carry some seriously heavy armaments and it changed roles to a ground attack aircraft in which it was feared and extremely effective against German armour. One of the biggest fighters of WWII it was certainly beautiful to the eye.

Seen below in situ in a Hawker Typhoon

This is an original trim wheel assembly from a Hawker Typhoon it is not from a crash site in quite good condition . The actual wheel is the same as used in the Lancaster.

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�950

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Hawker Typhoon trim assembly 1 (pg1 cont)

Seen below in situ in a Hawker Typhoon

This is an original trim wheel assembly from a Hawker Typhoon it is not from a crash site but needs restoration. The actual wheel is the same as used in the Lancaster.

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�650

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Hawker Tempest radiator flap control assembly (pg1 cont)

Here we have a radiator shutter control from a Tempest, I believe the second lever operates the wing flaps. Clearly it is from a crashed aircraft . All Hawker aircraft from the Hurricane to the Tempest were made of a tubular construction and you can clearly see the brackets to attach to the tube. The rad flap lever and wing flaps appear to be staggered in this picture and this may have been a later model as having the levers in the same position could have caused problems.

�275

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P-47 Thunderbolt Rudder Pedals (pg1 cont)

Here is a pair Rudder Pedals as used in the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The Pedals have Part Number 30F37017

The Frame on the Left Pedal has Part Number 30F37101-3-A1535

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

The P-47 Thunderbolt, or 'The Jug' as it came to be known, was a design of Georgian immigrant Alexander Kartveli, and was to replace the Seversky P-35 that was developed earlier by Russian immigrant Alexander P. de Seversky

It was one of the main United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighters of World War II, and served with other Allied air forces, notably those of France, Britain, and Russia.

The first P-47 combat mission took place 10 March 1943 when the 4th FG took their aircraft on a fighter sweep over France. The mission was a failure due to radio malfunctions. All P-47s were refitted with British radios, and missions resumed 8 April. The first P-47 air combat took place 15 April with Major Don Blakeslee of the 4th FG scoring the Thunderbolt's first air victory against a Fw 190.

On 17 August, P-47s performed their first large-scale escort missions, providing B-17 bombers with both penetration and withdrawal support of the Schweinfurt-Regensburg mission, and claiming 19 kills against three losses.

Although the North American P-51 Mustang replaced the P-47 in the long-range escort role in Europe, the Thunderbolt still ended the war with 3,752 air-to-air kills claimed in over 746,000 sorties of all types, at the cost of 3,499 P-47s to all causes in combat

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In Europe during the critical first three months of 1944 when the German aircraft industry and Berlin were heavily attacked, the P-47 shot down more German fighters than the P-51 (570 out of 873), and shot down approximately 900 of the 1,983 claimed during the first six months of 1944. In Europe, Thunderbolts flew 423,435 sorties which is more than P-51s, P-38s and P-40s combined. Indeed, it was the P-47 which broke the back of the Luftwaffe on the Western Front in the critical period of January�May 1944

By the end of the war, the 56th FG was the only 8th Air Force unit still flying the P-47, by preference, instead of the P-51. The unit claimed 677.5 air victories and 311 ground kills, at the cost of 128 aircraft. Lieutenant Colonel Francis S. Gabreski scored 31 victories, including three ground kills, Captain Robert S. Johnson scored 27 (with one unconfirmed probable kill leading to some giving his tally as 28),and 56th FG Commanding Officer Colonel Hubert Zemke scored 17.75 kills. Despite being the sole remaining P-47 group in the 8th Air Force, the 56th FG remained its top-scoring group in aerial victories throughout the war.

P-47 Pilot Francis Gabreski - 8th Airforce Leading Fighter Ace

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Bosch Anlass WW1 Starting Magneto ( Nos 38 Electrical Misc pg 1)

Here we have a very Rare Bosch Starting Magneto. I have researched the serial number and i have found that this example is a very early one dating from 1904.

Bosch Anlass-Magnet

Serial Number 73085

These were fitted to the LHS of the Cockpit and attached to a magneto starter switch. as used in almost all German and Austrian-Hungarian WWI aircraft cockpits. Turning the crank handle would generate a strong electrical spark to the ignition wires to "boost" the engine start-up.

The handle turns but we have not been able to test it. We will test it upon request

Seen in Situ Below in a Fokker Albatros

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JU 88C-6 control knob (pg1 cont)

This piece came from an unattributed Ju88C-6 crash sight in Germany. Possibly from the throttle of prop controls.

�150

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Hawker Typhoon Throttle lever (pg1 cont)

Here we have an original throttle lever from a Hawker Typhoon

�275

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Hawker Typhoon Throttle part (pg1 cont)

Here we have an original throttle part from a Hawker Typhoon

�295

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Hawker Typhoon Coffman starter control (pg1 cont)

This is a very nice piece fitted in the Hawker Typhoons cockpit and used to cycle the cartridges used by the Coffman starter to fire up the engine. A Coffman starter replaces the electric starter and was used on of Aero engines , it used an explosive cartridge similar to a shot gun shell to spin the starter motor which in turn spun the engine.

�325

Seen in situ above in a Typhoon

The Hawker Aircraft Company produced the Typhoon . Powered by a Napier Sabre 24-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, it had a maximum speed of 412 mph (663 km) and had a range of 980 miles (1,570 km). Armed with four 20 mm cannons it could carry 2,000 lb (907 kg) of bombs. It was 31 ft 11 in (9.73 m) long with a wingspan of 41ft 7 in (12.68 m).

Armed with four 20 mm guns, it was able to carry eight rockets, most feared by the German tanks crews. During the Battle of Normandy, the Typhoon has performed terribly deadly raids among the German armoured divisions: several hundreds of enemy tanks were turned into ash.

Hawker Typhoon Throttle box (pg1 cont)

This is possibly a unique opportunity to purchase a substantially complete throttle box from a Hawker Typhoon. I am not sure how many of these still exist but its there first I have seen in 15 years and probably the last.

All the levers move, there is slight damage to the case please and one of the friction knobs is missing see the pictures but it could be returned to pristine condition with some work.

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�2399

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�1200

Hawker Typhoon Throttle box 2 (pg1 cont)

Here we have a Hawker Typhoon Throttle Box

This Differs from the Above Throttle Box as this has the Gyro Gunsight Control Mounted on the Throttle Lever

The Throttle and Propeller Levers move but are Stiff

It looks like the Internals are Complete

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�1800

Bi Plane Spade Grip (pg1 Controls)

This spade grip is in superb A1 condition dated 1936. It was made by the B.S.A. Company who are famous for making guns. The two paddles fire the guns using cables. It fits all RAF fighters and light bombers from about 1927 until 1937.

Comes complete with a wooden display stand.

About B.S.A

The Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) was founded in 1861 by fourteen gunsmiths in Birmingham, England, to supply arms to the British government during the Crimean War. The company continued after the conflict but branched out into other fields;

1930's Fighters

Hawker Hart

Hawker Hind

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Hawker Fury Spade Grip 1936 2 (pg1 cont)

Here we have a Spade grip dated 1936 as per details above. In superb condition.

Hawker Fury

�1750

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Hurricane Aileron Control drum (Pg1 cont)

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This is an Aileron control drum which attaches to the control column of the Hurricane. This piece was imported from the Archangel district of Russia. It has been lying on the surface of a Russian forest for 70 years but is in remarkably good condition. It does have some damage and corrosion as would be expected but is complete. Some 3000 Hurricanes were sent to Russia from Britain during WWII and saw some of the most brutal fighting of the war as the Germans embarked on a war of annihilation against Russia.

Shown above a Mk IIa Hurricane in Russian markings equipped with two SkVas 20mm gun and two UBT 12.7mm machine guns instead of the original .303 calibre weapons. Some Hurricanes used by the VVS had RS-82 air to air rockets installed under the wings (three per wing) and some others sported locally produced bomb racks. Many Hurricanes were used as tactical reconnaissance aircraft as this one used by 14th ORAE squadron during winter 1942-1943 near Moscow.

�295

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�1950

Hawker Fury Grip and column (pg1 Controls)

Shown above the Hawker Fury MK II

This is a superb piece an early 1930s grip with paddle gun firing complete with its Bowden cables and column in good original condition.

This grip was fitted to several 1930s RAF front line fighters including the Fury and Gladiator.

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Very nice condition early BSA Spade grip, it is missing some of the covering from one side as per picture.

Stamped AID 8C2 with the BSA stamp

Bi Plane Spade Grip 2 (pg1 Controls)

�1700

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�395

Arnhem Dakota C 47 nos 42-100896 gear unit (pg 1 controls)

This is superb piece of history of the bridge to far, purchased on our trip to Arnhem from an aviation archaeologist who recovered it from the crash site . It appears to be be part of a trim unit.

It belonged C-47, 42-100896 of the 314th Troop carrier group. On 18th September 1944 C-47 42-100896 was hit by FLAK from the Grebbeberg and caught fire. The aircraft was on it�s way to drop zone Y with 19 paratroopers of C Company, 11 Battalion. It crashed between the Rijnsteeg and the Slagsteeg near Wageningen. 13 of those on board bailed out in time.

This was the third ship lost by the 314th. 314th Troop Carrier Group was one of the 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron.

The crew was:
Pilot - 1st Lt Frederick N Hale Jr Copilot - 2nd Lt Thaddeus C Harvey Radio Operator - S/Sgt Clarence V Parson Crew Chief - T/Sgt Milfred L Harold

USAAF 314 TCG - 62 TCS.C-47 42-100896, Base Saltby. It is assumed that the aircraft was not just shot down by Flak, but also by men of a Wehrmacht unit who used infantry weapons. The plane crashed in a meadow west of the Rijnsteeg near Mr. Vermeer's farm, Wageningen , at 14.15h. The crew members who perished, were first buried in the local General Cemetery on 20 September 1944. They were reinterred in the Ardennes American Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, on 21 March 1946.

The soldiers they were carrying were from the 11th Battalion, Parachute Regiment of whom seven were also killed

Sgt. Housham, Cpl. Knowless and Privates Barlow, Bell, Borland, James, Morris en Page

Shown under the area of the crash site.

The 11th Parachute Battalion was an airborne infantry battalion of the parachute regiment, raised by the British army during WWII The battalion formed in the Middle East was assigned to the 4th parachute brigade, 1st airborne division. As it was still training it was left behind when the rest of the brigade took part in the Allied invasion of Italy. One company later parachuted onto the island of Kos taking prisoner the large Italian garrison. The battalion rejoined the rest of the division in England. The only battle in which the battalion participated was the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. The battalion sustained heavy casualties and was disbanded following the battle.

Under a picture of British paratroops who took part in the Battle of Arnhem

Click on the picture to see these repro firing buttons in the armaments section.

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Brake grip attachment bolt (pg1 cont)

This is a bolt we have specially made which connects the brake lever to spade grips. As an example the Hurricane and Harvard shared a common grip the Harvard did not have a brake lever as it had toe brakes. The simple addition of the brake lever converts the grip to the Type used in Hurricanes. These bolts do fit other spade grip types as brake lever design seems to have been standard throughout the range. Despite being small they are quite complex and expensive to produce in small numbers.

�35 each

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WWI RFC SE5A (pg1 controls)

This is a reproduction spade grip made to flying quality as a special order for a customer who did not complete the sale. The grip and gun paddles will require maching to complete them.

Seen in situ in a SE5A Cockpit below.

The SE5A was designed by British company R.A.F. (Royal Aircraft Factory).S.E. - Scout experimental (single seat fighters).

The target was to build a fighter around Hispano-Suiza engine with 200 hp, which would be fast and have high climb speed. To reach this target engineers had to settle on a compromise. Making wing profile thin they simultaneously increased its surface area.

This design featured ailerons in top and lower wings. 5269 planes were built be the end of the war.

First trial flight was performed in January 1917.

The plane first saw combat in June 1917 in English squadron N 56. It was used to engage enemy fighters and balloons, bomber escort, very rarely to engage ground targets around the frontline.

The aircraft pilots mentioned durability of structure, sufficient manoeuvrability, stability in dive and when firing machineguns, fine handling, good sensitivity of controls at low speeds. When landing at high speed the plane long couldn't touch the ground due to high wing lift. Interesting that most British top aces flew this type of plane. It was even given a nickname � �Ace-maker

�499

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�900

Percival Prince control yoke (pg1 cont)

The twin-prop Percival Prince was once regularly flown by World War Two flying ace Douglas Bader during his days as a Shell pilot, and also flew between Liverpool and London for the post War airline, British Eagle.

The Sea Prince first flew on the 24th of March 1948. Two variants were ordered by the Fleet Air Arm - one version was to be used for communication and the other as a training aircraft. this one is unusual in that it has bomb release button and was probably used for torpedo training. A rare grip for the collector in excellent condition as only 21 of these aircraft were made for military use.

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The twin-prop Percival Prince

Yoke seen in situ under

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�1995

Complete original Hurricane control Column (pg1 cont)

This a superb complete Hurricane control column in fully functional condition although it would need inspection and certification to fly again. The label on the base says it was taken from Hurricane Z 5145 FN-D 331 Squadron crashed 27th August 1941 Pilot Jens Muller. I have no way of authenticating this and do not guarantee this provenance, the information was attached to the base when I bought the column. Its likely that only some parts of this column may have been recovered form from the crash site as this column would not survive in this condition after a crash. There is some information about this crash on this link

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Seen in situ in a Hurricane cockpit under

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Hurricane control Column (pg1 cont)

Here is the lower part of the Hurricane control column. I believe the Typhoon and Tempest used the same unit.

�375

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�55 each multiples available

Oil Shutter control Bristol Hercules (pg1 cont)

This rotax switch is an oil cooler shutter switch radial engines such as the Bristol Hercules and was used in a huge range of aircraft fitted with radial engines including the Halifax III, Lancaster II, Beaufighter, and Stirling to name but a few.

Reference: 5C/3187

Shown under the Short Stirling

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Spitfire Elevator trim chain (pg1 cont)

This is a Spitfire elevator trim chain and attached cable in good condition.

490cm long/192 inches/16ft long

�155

AERO Plastic Trim wheel 1 (pg1 cont)

Here is a trim wheel part number AS 100-1. We have two available and they measure 15 cm/ 6" diameter.

I have no idea which aircraft they fit but suspect they are generic if you can help ID them please contact me .

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�75 each

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Repro Spitfire Elevator trim wheel (pg1 cont)

Here is a Spitfire Elevator trim wheel

Reproduction cast in alloy

Supermarine Spitfire

�95

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Spitfire Rudder trim tab (pg1 cont)

This is a reproduction Spitfire rudder trim tab cast in alloy,

It requires some finishing but its the best available at present.

Supermarine Spitfire

�55

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� 125

Beaufighter Teleflex control (pg1 cont)

This is a Teleflex control as used in the Bristol Beaufighter

I have seen the exact same piece fitted to the Beaufighter at the IWM Duxford shown under.

This one appears to have a different mounting bracket so I would not claim its exclusive to this aircraft. It could be fitted to a whole array of Wartime RAF and commonwealth multi engine aircraft.

Bracket is marked 5163 HK5N

Bristol Beaufighter

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Harvard Spade grip (pg1 cont)

Here is a mint condition original spade grip for a Harvard with a very rare alloy gun button which functions perfectly. This should be good enough to fly again subject to the required checks. It has not been cut to aid removal from the column and has no corrosion at all.

AH2242

The North American Harvard trainer was built in greater numbers than most combat aircraft during the Second World War, 17096 being produced. By the end of the War over 5000 had been supplied to British and Commonwealth Air Forces. As conflict became inevitable the Royal Air Force expansion program demanded a massive increase in pilot training and to meet this need the Empire Air Training Scheme was established.

The Royal Air Force soon turned to the United States to acquire the trainer aircraft needed to equip the Scheme. The Harvard was one of the first American aircraft ordered by the RAF when a contract for two-hundred was placed in June 1938. British purchasing contracts reached 1100 before American Lend Lease arrangements began.

Some of the first aircraft were delivered to the United Kingdom, but soon after the outbreak of war the majority of flying training units were moved to Canada, Southern Rhodesia and the United States. This made room for operational aircraft in Great Britain and provided safer conditions for training.

� 875

Harvard Control Column (pg1 cont)

Here is a Control Column from a North American Harvard (SNJ-1)

It is in a Good Condition and carries the Part Number 52 52103

As conflict became inevitable the Royal Air Force expansion programme demanded a massive increase in pilot training and to meet this need the Empire Air Training Scheme was established.

The Royal Air Force soon turned to the United States to acquire the trainer aircraft needed to equip the Scheme. The Harvard was one of the first American aircraft ordered by the RAF when a contract for two-hundred was placed in June 1938. British purchasing contracts reached 1100 before American Lend Lease arrangements began.

Some of the first aircraft were delivered to the United Kingdom, but soon after the outbreak of war the majority of flying training units were moved to Canada, Southern Rhodesia and the United States. This made room for operational aircraft in Great Britain and provided safer conditions for training.

� 275

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�275

Throttle Box(pg1 controls)

This is an original throttle box from a so far unknown aircraft type. It is fully functional and has a micro switch operated by the throttle arm. It is mounted on a brass plate but not sure if this is original. If you know what it is from please contact me.

Part numbers visible are

C30674/4

D11818/7

The circular quality control stamp is MRO2

Battle of Britain Lysander grip (pg1 cont)

This is a superb possibly unique piece of Battle of Britain History.

This grip was fitted to the Westland Lysander an army cooperation aircraft. The Lysander was fitted as standard with two MGs operated with a single round firing button on the spade grip. But in 1940 with invasion looming the RAF suffered from a lack of light bombers and surface attack aircraft needed to attack the invasion fleet. With typical Great British ingenuity 20mm cannons were attached to the Lysander undercarriage. This being the case the gun button was redesigned in similar format to the later cannon armed Spitfires with a twin rocker arrangement. We now know the invasion did not happen and the Lysander was not a suitable platform for 20mm cannon and so very few of these were trialled and only fitted for a very short period in 1940. This being the case this superb spade grip in A1 condition has to be a must for the serious battle of Britain and spade grip collector.

This is Missing the Brake Lever but a Reproduction one can be fitted upon request

�2250

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Seen in situ right in a Spitfire Cockpit.

Spitfire De icing pump(pg1 controls)

Here is a functioning De icing pump used in all Mk's of Spitfires and Hurricanes. It is in excellent condition and still works. In the Spitfire it is mounted on the RHS of the cockpit next to the Pilots seat.

�375

The levers move freely and the bores are clean when stripped.

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Mosquito Flap and Hydraulic controls (pg1 cont)

Levers can be seen in situ in Mosquito cockpit above middle right just under the turn and slip indicator

HERE IS AN ORIGINAL DH MOSQUITO COCKPIT FLAP & UNDERCARRIAGE SELECTOR VALVE AND 1 HYDRAULIC MODULE

Out of stock more wanted please contact us

This item is heavy please contact us for postage outside the UK

Seen here in situ

Mosquito Brake lever (pg1 controls)

Mint condition unused in original packaging and grease a Mosquito brake lever as fitted to the Pilots control yoke.

�275

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Handley page Hastings auto pilot control to named aircraft (pg1 cont)

This is an auto pilot control for a Hastings, it has the aircraft serial number and date marked on it identifying the actual aircraft. Here is a picture of the actual aircraft this control came from.

Reference 6T/31

Automatic Pilot Mk.9 Type B1

Handley Page Hastings C1A, TG561 / K, Royal Air Force

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See this link for information about the Hastings.

�75

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USAF Throttle box (pg1 controls)

This is an American wartime throttle box in superb condition, clearly for a smaller type of aircraft and similar to the Fairchild and the P47, so far I have been unable to identify the specific aircraft this was used used in.

If you can identify its use please email me.

On the top lever is a push button switch probably for radio use is has the following numbers.

This throttle appears to be orientated for use the the right hand side of the cockpit and has an electrical connection.

N.A.F-1124-17

�575

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Fairey Swordfish rudder pedals (pg1 Controls)

This is a complete set of rudder pedals from a Fairey Swordfish they are not crash damaged and are straight made in stainless they are corrosion free and in perfect condition. I see no reason why they should not fly again subject to the required checks.

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The Swordfish evolved from the prototype Fairey TSR.II (Torpedo Spotter Reconnaissance), designed by Marcel Lobelle and HE Chaplin of the Fairey Aviation Company Ltd., first flew in 1934 and entered service with No.825 Squadron in 1936.

In all, 2391 aircraft were built, the first 692 machines by Fairey Aviation and the remainder under licence by Blackburn Aircraft Company at their works at Sherburn-in-Elmet and Brough, Yorkshire. In service the Blackburn-built aircraft became unofficially known as "Blackfish".

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this very distinguished aircraft was its longevity. Although by all normal standards it was already obsolete at the outbreak of WW2, it confounded everyone by remaining in operational service throughout the whole of the war, and thereby gained the distinction of being the last British bi-plane to see active service.

Indeed, it outlasted its intended replacement, the Albacore, which disappeared from front-line service in 1943.

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�1995

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Stirling Mk III BK657 Control Assy (page 4 relics 11)

Here is part of the control Assy of BK657

It has Part Number ST681103/4 on the bracket attached and FB95678-S/3 on one of the arms

Click to see this in our relics section

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