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Re: Halifax instrument panel versus AWM
Posted by Matt on Wed Sep 18, 2002 04:19:59 AM
In reply top Halifax instrument panel versus AWM posted by Cees Broere on Mon Sep 16, 2002 05:00:50 AM
Hi Cees,
I aren't able to help with a definitive answer, but the following might be of some interest. I visited the AWM back in January, and I must admit that I don't recall seeing any Halifax instrument panel on display. That would be a substantial piece, so I would probably remember if it had been there.
They could certainly have such a piece in storage, as some of their 'hidden' treasures are amazing. The best person to ask (who might know), and who I know visits this board, is Rob Greinert. Rob, if you read this, can you help??
Hope this is of some (slight) help Cees.
Cheers,
Matt
: Hi all,
:
: Just checking, During the war a Halifax collided with anot
: her one which chopped off the entire nose section. Despite
: this terrible damage the aircraft managed to limp home an
: d was classed one of the most damaged aircraft of WWII to
: make it home.
:
: Apparently the aircraft never flew again and the pilot cla
: imed the instrument panel for the Australian War Memorial.
: My question is:
:
: Was this instrument panel indeed gifted to the AWM and do
: they still have it (and on display)?
:
: Cheers
: Cees