TallBlondJohn Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I see a lot of photos of RN S2 Buccaneers sporting this pylon on the folded wing: Am I right that this is a universal pylon with an adapter for two 500/540lb bombs? Does anybody have a close up? Just noticed the different shade of EDSG on the radome. Hmmm... its matt too, not satin. And is that Ark's 'borrowed' USN Phantom in the back ground? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Looks like a practice bomb carrier to me. Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 minute ago, TallBlondJohn said: Am I right that this is a universal pylon with an adapter for two 500/540lb bombs? Nope, it's a practice bomb carrier in use prior to the introduction of the CBLS. 2 minutes ago, TallBlondJohn said: And is that Ark's 'borrowed' USN Phantom in the back ground? Probably not, the tow bar type looks to be the standard USN type, would indicate the Bucc is on a USN carrier rather than Ark. Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 22 minutes ago, Harry Lime said: Nope, it's a practice bomb carrier in use prior to the introduction of the CBLS. Probably not, the tow bar type looks to be the standard USN type, would indicate the Bucc is on a USN carrier rather than Ark. Mark. That makes sense - still a universal pylon though, correct? USN - Yes I realised that after posting. The deck markings aren't right for Ark, and the large numbers of people standing about with their hands in their pockets is a give-away 😉 Thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, TallBlondJohn said: That makes sense - still a universal pylon though, correct? Nope. They are "pre Martel" pylons as fitted to FAA Buccaneer S2C and RAF S2A aircraft. Universal pylons were introduced for the Martel capable FAA S2D and RAF S2B aircraft. The universal pylons are longer and more shallow. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Hawker_Siddeley_Buccaneer_S2%2C_UK_-_Navy_AN1339875.jpg As others have said, the other bits are practice bomb carriers, 2 x 28lb practice bombs were loaded on each one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Thanks everybody, the Airfix kit has the old pylon which is what I want. I'll omit the practice bomb carrier (for now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 22 hours ago, Harry Lime said: the tow bar type looks to be the standard USN type, would indicate the Bucc is on a USN carrier rather than Ark. I think that's correct, as that looks like an A6 Intruder parked behind with the wings folded. Maybe CVA 42, Franklin D Roosevelt? See the linked photo. Mike https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buccaneer_S2_809_NAS_on_USS_FD_Roosevelt_(CVA-42)_1972.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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