Unkempt Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Quick question if anyone knows: were the little winglet things (or whatever they're called, they carry the bombs) permanently fitted to some aircraft and not others, or were they used on a per-mission sort of basis? Were they removable? Not many photos seem to show them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'm 99% certain they were a mission fit that could be removed/installed as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 They were removable, and were fitted only when needed to carry stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Here's a pic with the winglets attached: And here's a "restoration project" which appears to show an open panel in the same location where the winglet attached to the spat...which makes sense because the winglets needed to attach to a main structural element (ie the main load-bearing undercarriage strut): 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, mhaselden said: And here's a "restoration project" which appears to show an open panel in the same location where the winglet attached to the spat...which makes sense because the winglets needed to attach to a main structural element (ie the main load-bearing undercarriage strut): And for the attachment of the stores release mechanisms. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Role equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkempt Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks guys, that was quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 2 hours ago, mhaselden said: Here's a pic with the winglets attached: And here's a "restoration project" which appears to show an open panel in the same location where the winglet attached to the spat...which makes sense because the winglets needed to attach to a main structural element (ie the main load-bearing undercarriage strut): For those who would wish to know, on the top picture the winglet has a light series bomb carrier fitted mounted with four Type A Electro Magnetic Release Units (EMRU) Believe it or not The last RAF aircraft type to my knowledge to be equipped with this very same equipment was Nimrod! (and that includes the cancelled MRA4 by the way). Selwyn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Selwyn said: For those who would wish to know, on the top picture the winglet has a light series bomb carrier fitted mounted with four Type A Electro Magnetic Release Units (EMRU) Believe it or not The last RAF aircraft type to my knowledge to be equipped with this very same equipment was Nimrod! (and that includes the cancelled MRA4 by the way). Selwyn I believe they're still in use on FAA cabs...although I could be wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, mhaselden said: I believe they're still in use on FAA cabs...although I could be wrong. Wouldn't surprise me at all. I believe the type A EMRU actually dates from around the end of WW1 to early 1920s period. I have seen pictures of these Light series carriers fitted to Postwar Bristol fighters. so they have been used in front line service by the RAF/ FAA for near enough the best part of 100 years. So what was that complaint about taxpayers not getting value for money when they buy kit for the forces? Selwyn Edited May 11, 2017 by Selwyn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Yeah...here's a couple of additional pics showing LSCs on the Lysander's winglets. Enjoy.... Cheers, Mark 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Here is one about to get a small Small Bomb Container: http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/7c9a793e9aa6b2a6_large Jari 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 None of the photos show how to glue on tiny bits of resin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Or fold miniscule etched brass components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 8 hours ago, dalea said: None of the photos show how to glue on tiny bits of resin Just coat the bottom of the winglet in carpet, they instantly attach! Selwyn (who knows from experience!) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, Selwyn said: Just coat the bottom of the winglet in carpet, they instantly attach! Selwyn (who knows from experience!) LOL i did chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkempt Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 On 12/05/2017 at 7:19 PM, dalea said: None of the photos show how to glue on tiny bits of resin On 12/05/2017 at 10:47 PM, mhaselden said: Or fold miniscule etched brass components. To be honest I asked the question to find out if I could leave them off... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Any one know why the guy in the bottom pic is wearing oxygen mask and parachute? If hes a pilot surely he would not have put the mask on till he,s in the air ?? Or is he shy ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Panzer Vor!!! said: Any one know why the guy in the bottom pic is wearing oxygen mask and parachute? If hes a pilot surely he would not have put the mask on till he,s in the air ?? Or is he shy ?? Most probably a staged picture using some spare bod dressed as a pilot, the mask makes him anonymous. Other givaways are that aircrew, especially ones wearing parachutes, certainly wouldn't be involved loading stores, and you notice he's wearing shoes not flying boots as well. the store looks to be "positioned" on something hidden by the man, its not apparently attached to any of the aircraft's carriers! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thought I'd add this extra picture showing the attachment points on the underside of the winglet. It's a nice pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 It is also a nice picture of the dinghy carrier on an ASR Lysander. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks Graham. You're right. Looks to be a 276 Sqn machine based on what appear to be 'AQ' code letters on the fuselage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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