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Re: Info needed, trimming wheel

Posted by Steve Young on Mon Oct 14, 2002 07:50:52 AM

In reply top Info needed, trimming wheel posted by Cees Broere on Mon Oct 14, 2002 07:39:21 AM

: Hi all,
:
: A question about the trimming wheels used in later British
: aircraft such as Lancaster, Halifax and Beaufighter.
:
: To the right op the pilot was a large trimming wheel on a
: pedestal. It looks like it is moulded or made of some sort
: of paper resin material of which the color is black/brown
: .
:
: Does anyone of you know more about how these wheels were m
: ade, as well as any leads where I can find one for my proj
: ect?
:
: Cheers
:
: Cees


I think it's made of bakelite, I'll take a look at ours on Wednesday and let you know.

Steve

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