By: Bunsen Honeydew
- 11th March 2017 at 21:07Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Those are chest type Harnessuit`s. The lack of parachute clips on the back and the anchor point clip between the legs identifies them as such. There are three types of Harnessuit, chest, seat and dual purpose. The dual purpose being the most common, the chest type being extremely rare and the seat type being hideously rare. The backs of the suits have been painted with dope to aid visibility.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for that. I was aware of the anchor point but they still didn't look quite like it to me. Second opinions cn be usefull at these times.
Re the incendiary bomb, there's a photo in a book of a Bomb Disposal officer at Biggin Hill surveying some bombs dropped in a raid on the airfiled and some of those are British. Allegedley captured by the Germans I can see some objections but none are insurmountable given the amount of equipment the Germans must have captured. It would have been much easier to convert to the British system thean the German one.
By: wingsmuseumUK
- 11th March 2017 at 21:46Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I don't believe British bombs were ever dropped over the uk by the Luftwaffe in ww2. The containers that held these incenderies and the way they were racked on the aircraft and the way the bombs were released just weren't compatible. I've seen that photo and all the bombs look German to me.
By: Gin Ye Daur
- 15th March 2017 at 20:44Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Isn't the AH no. Also Meteor fitment?
It is indeed! The AH 8400 was also used in the Sea Fury (up to the Mk X), Spiteful, Balliol T1, Vampire F1-F9, Venom FB1/4 (pre Mod315), Spitfire F22/24 and yes, Mk 4 Meteor. I also have a picture somewhere, of it even being used on a late Night Fighter Mosquito!
Because I'll guarantee it isn't from a Do17 that was shot-down on 15th September 1940 during the Battle-of-Britain!
Trouble is no-one ever seems to own up to having been taken in, or surely he couldn't continue defrauding punters. As that's the only way eBay or the authorities will be moved ro deal with this crook it looks like he will continue to take the mickey.
By: Creaking Door
- 20th March 2017 at 22:58Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I don't imagine any of them have the slightest idea that they've been taken in, after all, even if the part was 'right' for the aircraft type (and it often isn't) any buyer will still have to take it on trust that it was from the actual aircraft it was claimed to be from...
...but then if you're going to part with £180 for an unidentifiable piece of mangled and corroded aluminium, that is claimed by somebody you've never met, to be part of a Lancaster that was shot-down on the Dambusters Raid, who have you really got to blame if it turns out not to be so?
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By: ian_ - 11th March 2017 at 11:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
He was selling an incendiary bomb case from a heinkel crash. Apparently they were dropping British incendiaries that night.
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By: Robbiesmurf - 11th March 2017 at 12:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well, Germany was short of bombs in the begining...
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By: Bunsen Honeydew - 11th March 2017 at 21:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks for that. I was aware of the anchor point but they still didn't look quite like it to me. Second opinions cn be usefull at these times.
Re the incendiary bomb, there's a photo in a book of a Bomb Disposal officer at Biggin Hill surveying some bombs dropped in a raid on the airfiled and some of those are British. Allegedley captured by the Germans I can see some objections but none are insurmountable given the amount of equipment the Germans must have captured. It would have been much easier to convert to the British system thean the German one.
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By: Shorty01 - 11th March 2017 at 21:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Some big bits here,
F86 Sabre fuselage.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/F86F-NA-Sabre-aircraft-project-/192127190230?hash=item2cbbac44d6:g:ZV0AAOSwsW9YxAgt
Wessex
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wessex-helicopter-/322444745952?hash=item4b13345ce0:g:YCkAAOSwdGFYvpZC
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By: wingsmuseumUK - 11th March 2017 at 21:46 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I don't believe British bombs were ever dropped over the uk by the Luftwaffe in ww2. The containers that held these incenderies and the way they were racked on the aircraft and the way the bombs were released just weren't compatible. I've seen that photo and all the bombs look German to me.
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By: Beermat - 11th March 2017 at 23:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
This seller repeatedly lies. No other word for it. The problem is nothing gets done about it if one raises it - eBay don't care.
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By: bananasplits - 12th March 2017 at 06:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
No problem, i speak from experience, i have all the three types of suits and the Parasuit as well.
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By: Gin Ye Daur - 13th March 2017 at 21:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
This is the second time this has appeared, first sold for £410!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262892273896?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Did we loose any F22/24 Spitfires during the war???
GYD
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By: LMT121278 - 15th March 2017 at 14:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Isn't the AH no. Also Meteor fitment?
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By: Gin Ye Daur - 15th March 2017 at 20:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It is indeed! The AH 8400 was also used in the Sea Fury (up to the Mk X), Spiteful, Balliol T1, Vampire F1-F9, Venom FB1/4 (pre Mod315), Spitfire F22/24 and yes, Mk 4 Meteor. I also have a picture somewhere, of it even being used on a late Night Fighter Mosquito!
GYD
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By: TonyT - 16th March 2017 at 12:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
One for Moggy, if not a tad fast for him
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1939-FLYING-FLEA-AIRCRAFT-MIGNET-POU-DU-CIEL-AIRPLANE-BIPLANE-COLLECTOR/311811856374?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D34db6e578be641029f2e122fd91f8b99%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D162420563121
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By: Sabrejet - 16th March 2017 at 19:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sabre 6 at Brunty: I have a few bits if anyone buys it :)
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By: TonyT - 17th March 2017 at 18:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Maurice Kirks 1940 Taylorcraft, dismantled needs welding 6K
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/aircraft-/201851970174?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
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By: Creaking Door - 20th March 2017 at 19:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Strange goings on...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-German-Ju-87-part-of-the-engine-good-condition-stamps-super-stand-no2-/322447782418?hash=item4b1362b212%3Ag%3A4BMAAOSwWxNYwngv&nma=true&si=mB2d5AUrTa4xYjyOuFSoqyhn8BU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-cam-shaft-cover-part-numbers-messerschmitt-109-31165-S-D13-7-44-Normandy/361929698959?_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D77b4d9c9ca274007845eaf96043929a8%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D361929698959
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By: Creaking Door - 20th March 2017 at 19:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Somebody is going to be very disappointed if they do a bit of research on this item:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-complete-engine-piston-sleeve-Dornier-17-num-4200-S-D-15-9-40-Marden-Kent-/322447729365?hash=item4b1361e2d5%3Ag%3AcMAAAOSw4CFYwxCc&nma=true&si=mB2d5AUrTa4xYjyOuFSoqyhn8BU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Because I'll guarantee it isn't from a Do17 that was shot-down on 15th September 1940 during the Battle-of-Britain!
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By: Whitley_Project - 20th March 2017 at 20:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Bit fishy that....
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By: Beermat - 20th March 2017 at 22:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Trouble is no-one ever seems to own up to having been taken in, or surely he couldn't continue defrauding punters. As that's the only way eBay or the authorities will be moved ro deal with this crook it looks like he will continue to take the mickey.
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By: Creaking Door - 20th March 2017 at 22:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I don't imagine any of them have the slightest idea that they've been taken in, after all, even if the part was 'right' for the aircraft type (and it often isn't) any buyer will still have to take it on trust that it was from the actual aircraft it was claimed to be from...
...but then if you're going to part with £180 for an unidentifiable piece of mangled and corroded aluminium, that is claimed by somebody you've never met, to be part of a Lancaster that was shot-down on the Dambusters Raid, who have you really got to blame if it turns out not to be so?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-large-airframe-section-RAF-Lancaster-ED864-B-Baker-s-d16-5-43-Dams-raid-/322440520323?hash=item4b12f3e283%3Ag%3ASNcAAOSwTuJYuWsj&nma=true&si=mB2d5AUrTa4xYjyOuFSoqyhn8BU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
On the other hand, in that case, I cannot say that it isn't what it is claimed to be...
...but I still wouldn't part with £180 just because I wanted it to be so.
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By: FLY.BUY - 20th March 2017 at 23:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well spotted, pretty daming I would say, and I'm not talking about the dambusters raid.
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By: FLY.BUY - 20th March 2017 at 23:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sorry the well spotted should be for this particular quote !