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It's the difference between these two that I was hoping to find a diagram or better picture of...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help!

Hello. I was wondering, were there different styles of canopy opening handles on Bf-109G models equipped with the 'Erla' canopy? I'd be most grateful if anyone has any info or diagrams, particularly of the entire mechanism that was used to open and close the canopy. Thanks!

Hi everyone. I'm trying to find which USAAF squadrons flew P-51Ds during June 1944, and if at all possible, track down any operational records that indicate serial numbers that flew on specific missions. Any info is greatly appreciated

Thank you so much...that is a really helpful answer. I appreciate it.

Hi everyone. Please can I ask what this protrusion is on a Mk.i Avro Lancaster? Is it some kind of antenna? Thanks!

Hi. Does anybody know what this circular marking was for on the Bf109G-14AS? I've never seen it on any other 109 before? Thanks!

Thanks guys. Yes this is KB700, the first Lancaster Mk X built in Canada.

Hello. I'm trying to find out if the "Dinghy release- pull" stencil as seen in this photo of Lancaster X KB700 was standard on all Lancasters? Thanks!

Thanks guys.

Hi everyone. I saw this photo of a B-17G-35VE "Daddy's Delight",303rd BG mid 1944 in England, and am not sure what type of tyre tread this is? Is it the common "diamond tread" type? Thanks!

So what period do you think this aircraft was photographed in? I think June 44 would be impossibly early? I have subsequently read that the photo was apparently taken at Azeville A-7 airfield in Normandy.

It is a really great shot. Lovely nose to art, interesting setting.

Hello. I'm trying to find any ifo about this aircraft, a P-51D-15 serial 44-15611. What I have found is that the photo was apparently taken in Normandy in June 1944. I am not sure I believe this as surely that was too early for D-15s? Any info would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks mjfur. Yes, almost all modern-produced tyres are grooved now. I've been trying to see if there was any correlation to time period or unit and tread pattern on B-17s but it seems so far that I can't find anything.