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Old 11th Jun 2007, 21:55
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flipflopman RB199
 
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Tim, no there are no RATOG switches remaining now,

And those pics over on the Key Publishing forum are very unlike the later B2 layout. Although they have the MFS instuments, the RATOG switch is positioned where the TACAN is on the later aircraft. Also, the JPT gauges are very different to later B2's and the 'chute "Jettison/Stream" switches appear on the 1st Pilots console, rather than the Centre console, as in every other B2.

Having said that, having seen the original consoles, and the amount of filler plates, and chopping up that has been done, could well be hiding a very different original layout. The fact that Mk21 oxygen regulators are fitted, with pressure jerkin facility, indicates an operational Vulcan, possibly very early in its career, whilst still in the High Level role?


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