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Old 24th April 2013 | 05:59
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No idea mate.

What does it do?
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Old 24th April 2013 | 06:12
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WW2 ?.............
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Old 24th April 2013 | 18:48
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Noyade,

It doesn't do anything, but stuff comes out of it!

LM,

Yes.

(I was going to post a slightly expanded view which would have eased things significantly, but I have a feeling LM might be on the right track; whether someone beats him to it is anyone's guess).
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Old 25th April 2013 | 00:41
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Coolant from a RR Merlin PRV.
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Old 25th April 2013 | 06:26
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Nothing along the Merlin line, I'm afraid, Krakatoa....

I'll try to add another image when I find time today.
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Old 25th April 2013 | 07:02
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Looking at the paint colour may I suggest American.
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Old 25th April 2013 | 07:23
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You may suggest that...

Your suggestion would be a good one.
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Old 25th April 2013 | 07:35
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Looks rather like a DC3/C47 engine nacelle vent..
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Old 25th April 2013 | 10:16
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Steve, it does indeed... Because it is one. The one on East Kirkby's C47, in fact.

You have control.
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Old 25th April 2013 | 18:31
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Thanks, TheiC, I was around Dakotas for a fair few years so it leapt out at me.

Anyone who's flown or worked on these aircraft will recognise this picture instantly.





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Old 25th April 2013 | 21:59
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Well, I dare say it's either the pilot's door latch on a B-N Islander, or Trislander, or...

Something that looks identical to pilot's door latch on a B-N Islander, or Trislander.

How could I forget... That awful realisation that you've just strapped in, got comfy, stowed the papers (God only knows where), and are ready to commit aviation, when you realise that the door is still latched open and you have to undo the straps etc to shut it.

OH if correct, please.
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Old 25th April 2013 | 22:49
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Spot on TheiC! - it's a BN2 Islander cockpit door. Once seen (or heard, if the left mag switches are on), never forgotten.
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Old 27th April 2013 | 11:11
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Try this one:-
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Old 27th April 2013 | 22:54
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G'day Mel. A Caproni of sorts?
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Old 28th April 2013 | 06:22
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Hi Graeme.
This aircraft was not from the Caproni stable.
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Old 29th April 2013 | 00:51
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The Grahame-White E.IV Ganymede?
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Old 29th April 2013 | 08:11
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You have it Graeme. The Grahame-White E.IV Ganymede
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Old 29th April 2013 | 22:45
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Thanks Mel. Interesting machine.

Not so obscure...

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Old 30th April 2013 | 12:47
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The engine is possibly a Wright R-760. The Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary perhaps?
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Old 30th April 2013 | 13:01
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That's him Mel.
Your control.
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