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If you would like to show...my own genuine Galland Panzer glass
Hi mjfur,There are a few instances where part of the moving canopy is armoured, but it's most likely from the windscreen.
View: https://www.flickr.com/photos/705547/3990191407
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Ok, yes I will try to do that tomorrow!If you would like to show...
Based on the aircraft in the background I would guess that it is.Hi mjfur,
Please, is that cockpit shot the Planes of Fame Bf 109 G10?
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Why does he think it might be German?Our museum has 2 pieces of multi-layered "bulletproof" glass. Pictures attached. We would very much like to know what WWII aircraft (probably German) they came from. Our current president thinks perhaps they came from the canopy of a fighter, like the Bf-109. However, this glass is really heavy. It is nearly 2 inches thick. I can't believe such heavy glass would be in a sliding canopy. The darn thing would never move. Do any of you have any ideas about this? Thank you.
Here is my Bf 109 G/K Galland Panzer. This is an original item from Germany. Probably acquired by someone but no known history. No marks or numbers anywhere. I think it was in someones loft/garage for 50 years.If you would like to show...
Yes, it is historic. You get the wow-feeling when seeing it, and I am used to that!That is a nice piece. Thanks for sharing a view of it.
Astounding that in that time they could arrange glass to withstand 20 mm. I'm guessing borosilicate glass with celluloid sheets separating them?Our museum has 2 pieces of multi-layered "bulletproof" glass. Pictures attached. We would very much like to know what WWII aircraft (probably German) they came from. Our current president thinks perhaps they came from the canopy of a fighter, like the Bf-109. However, this glass is really heavy. It is nearly 2 inches thick. I can't believe such heavy glass would be in a sliding canopy. The darn thing would never move. Do any of you have any ideas about this? Thank you.
I don't think anyone had armored glass that could survive a 20mm round.Astounding that in that time they could arrange glass to withstand 20 mm. I'm guessing borosilicate glass with celluloid sheets separating them?
Scotty from Star Trek brought it?Saw a video about .... hold onto your seats ST fans .... Transparent Aluminum. It has been developed. An AL compound when heated, cast, and polished is as clear as Plexiglas but a 1.5 inch thickness can withstand the same as about three times that much armored glass.