What Cockpit? MK VI
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Armstrong Whitworth 52G
I'll give you my reasoning...
1. The large handle on the left appears to be a large speedbrake. It's in the wrong position for a throttle. It could of course be a canopy closing handle, but see point 3.
2. No apparent engine instruments, what does appear are electrical accessory gauges?
3. An unpressurised cockpit, flimsy canopy.
4. Low speed ASI, and VSI indicator going to +-4000'/min.
5. Front wing spar going through the floor of the cockpit.
I'll give you my reasoning...
1. The large handle on the left appears to be a large speedbrake. It's in the wrong position for a throttle. It could of course be a canopy closing handle, but see point 3.
2. No apparent engine instruments, what does appear are electrical accessory gauges?
3. An unpressurised cockpit, flimsy canopy.
4. Low speed ASI, and VSI indicator going to +-4000'/min.
5. Front wing spar going through the floor of the cockpit.
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Sorry, not from Armstrong Whitworth, nor De Havilland. The aircraft had retractable main landing gear, and trailing-edge flaps. Designed for military use during the early 1940s. Two versions were planned. There is an ancillary panel to the left of the flying instruments which may house the P.II compass. The rev-counter is partially hidden by the control column.
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Sleep well Cadet Norwich
Keith is correct.
Only 6 were built, and as of 2002, only 1 was airworthy. Upon awakening, you have control.
Keith is correct. Only 6 were built, and as of 2002, only 1 was airworthy. Upon awakening, you have control.
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Thank you evansb, A parent of the messenger, as can be seen ? It's nice to have control, would be even better to have something to post !
So back to Open House ! Keith.
So back to Open House ! Keith.
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Obviously correct, Woods.
The world's second jetliner to fly, following the Comet by only 17 days. Pity it got sidelined by an unimaginative government (having bankrolled the prototype) and a company too busy making money on military aircraft.
Over to you.
The world's second jetliner to fly, following the Comet by only 17 days. Pity it got sidelined by an unimaginative government (having bankrolled the prototype) and a company too busy making money on military aircraft.
Over to you.
Help! Woods
