zebra Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I've asked this question in the Buccaneer STGB chat but thought I'd try here as well. Also have a feeling this has been asked before but despite trying every search term I can think of I can't find it. I'm thinking of building an A&AEE Buccaneer. Photos show these often had two cameras on a small pylon between each wingtip, presumably to photograph ordnance separation. Anyone have any more details of these please? Also - and I think this is a long shot - does anyone have any info or photos of ordnance tested on these Buccs, particularly in the late 80s/early 90s? thanks! Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Not the item you requested or time frame but at the 19:45 mark of this video: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060046307 shows a BL.755 being loaded on a Bucc that looks to have some sort of camera housing on the wingtip. Jari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 9 hours ago, zebra said: I've asked this question in the Buccaneer STGB chat but thought I'd try here as well. Also have a feeling this has been asked before but despite trying every search term I can think of I can't find it. I'm thinking of building an A&AEE Buccaneer. Photos show these often had two cameras on a small pylon between each wingtip, presumably to photograph ordnance separation. Anyone have any more details of these please? Also - and I think this is a long shot - does anyone have any info or photos of ordnance tested on these Buccs, particularly in the late 80s/early 90s? thanks! Julian Hi Julian Do these pictures of XW988 and XW987 help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks Richard - yes they do help - but I was wondering whether anyone has any close-up photos of the cameras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I came across these from a very old copy of Scale Models magazine. The close ups show a camera installation in the bomb bay and the wing tip. Hope they are of use. Trevor Trevor 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Tremendous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Thanks @Finn (and apologies, don't know why I didn't see your post earlier) and @klubman01 - both very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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