What Cockpit?

[TCU]

Well done D26, over to you.

It is the P166S....this particular image of SAAF Albatross 896 which can be seen at the SAAF Museum, Ysterplaat, Cape Town

[D26]

Thanks TCU. When it became clear that it was not US or UK, I went to look for a medium sized piston twin. Not results on Canadian, French, Spanish, Swedish aircraft.
Then I discovered Piaggo from Italy.
I also went for the DECCA moving map which is visible just in front of the trottle quadrant, however without map here. No results from there.

Open House please.

[meleagertoo]

This won't last long.

[D26]

I say, it's an Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle, A.W. 41

[meleagertoo]

And sady I have to wait a day to comment!Impressive ident though!

[meleagertoo]

Oops! DA26 hs the challenge. Over to you!

[D26]

Thanks meleagertoo!
From the picture, I thought it was British and I started from there. Another clue was the lever inside the control wheel which activated the air operated wheel brakes.
Open house please!

[TCU]

Here goes:

[BSD]

Hmmmm. Wheel lock? That makes it a Tail wheel. All those engine controls, ignition switch, carbon heat etc., has to make it a big piston, probably a radial. I'm thinking some sort of large ag-plane, Thrush, Snow or similar. Racking my brains to remember what's in (TCU's) favourite hunting ground - the wonderful SAAF museum at Ysterplaat but can't recall any such type.

Must try harder!

BSD.

[sycamore]

...pr maybe a Helio Courier,as I believe you could unlock the mains for X-winds...?

[TCU]

BSD and sycamore, as within 24hrs, all I shall note is that I have attempted to shake off my Ysterplaat predictability by venturing a little further up the N2 for this cockpit.

[meleagertoo]

Sycamore's on the right lines.
It's the Aermacchi AM.3CM Bosbok

[TCU]

meleagertoo...sorry for the delay in confirming your correct analysis. Indeed the splendid Bosbok, one of which is based and very much active, at my local airfield, Stellenbosch. All yours Sir.

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[meleagertoo]

The Bosbok looks a very capable machine, not come across it before.

Anyhow, here's the next easy one.

[D26]

Not so easy as you say. Most likely an early Sperry autopilot installed in a Douglas C-47 Dakota. However, I am irritated by the shape of the handles of the engine levers, angular instead of round.

[meleagertoo]

Here's a more generous view. A little later than the DC3 and shares an unusual characteristic with one of UK's iconic twins - and for the same reason.
Made in considerable numbers it played a significant and vital role in WW2. Sadly this unsung, doughty and impressive craft is represented today by just one single complete example.

[ea200]

Beechcraft AT-10?

[meleagertoo]

And so it is.

All yours.

[ea200]

Thanks Mel. Your last clue made me think immediately of the 'Wooden Wonder'.

Here's a type I haven't flown for a long time.

[D26]

My guess is, the cockpit of a Rollason Condor (Druine)?