Identify "Thing".

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Chris H said:
Any clues from "7K28"?

Also, can we get a scale, by putting a ruler next to it?
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No clue on the 7K28, too short for a standard NATO part number and web search of random parts catalogues turn up no match. As said in first description it is 10 cm long - hole at left side is 5mm in diameter. Maybe this can help you visualise it...
thing3.jpg
 
The more I see it, the more I think I might have seen something similar, but where, or when, I don't know !
I'm beginning to wonder if it's part of the rigging for "Heavy Drop" pallettes.
These were the platforms used for dropping Land Rovers, AT guns etc, by parachute. I only had a very minimal involvement in this, more an introduction to the process than anything else, and it was fifty years ago, so memory is a tad hazy, to say the least !
The vehicle was attached to the pallette with tie-down straps, and 'shock struts', with the parachute packs on top of the vehicle, using a complex arrangement of straps, connections, rigging etc.
Of course, once the load had landed (given that it survived, and didn't bounce and overturn !), it had to be de-rigged as quickly as possible, and the vehicle driven off the pallette and into action. I do recall that there were some type of quick release fixtures on at least part of the parachute 'harness', to allow a relatively quick 'strip down', the aim being to get the pallette cleared, and the vehicle off, within minutes - it took hours to actually load and rig the pallette / vehicle - and I have seen this done, where a Land Rover was off the pallette and driving within about five minutes.
I'm not suggesting that the item is part of this rigging system, but it looks vaguely familiar, and may be one of the quick release fasteners used on the lighter parts of the rigging.
I'm afraid I'm way out of touch these days, but Sander (Kingscoy) is a serving SNCO in the Dutch Airborne - perhaps he could check, if, that is, his outfit employs Heavy Drop equipment ?
 
Airframes said:
The more I see it, the more I think I might have seen something similar, but where, or when, I don't know !
I'm beginning to wonder if it's part of the rigging for "Heavy Drop" pallettes.
These were the platforms used for dropping Land Rovers, AT guns etc, by parachute. I only had a very minimal involvement in this, more an introduction to the process than anything else, and it was fifty years ago, so memory is a tad hazy, to say the least !
The vehicle was attached to the pallette with tie-down straps, and 'shock struts', with the parachute packs on top of the vehicle, using a complex arrangement of straps, connections, rigging etc.
Of course, once the load had landed (given that it survived, and didn't bounce and overturn !), it had to be de-rigged as quickly as possible, and the vehicle driven off the pallette and into action. I do recall that there were some type of quick release fixtures on at least part of the parachute 'harness', to allow a relatively quick 'strip down', the aim being to get the pallette cleared, and the vehicle off, within minutes - it took hours to actually load and rig the pallette / vehicle - and I have seen this done, where a Land Rover was off the pallette and driving within about five minutes.
I'm not suggesting that the item is part of this rigging system, but it looks vaguely familiar, and may be one of the quick release fasteners used on the lighter parts of the rigging.
I'm afraid I'm way out of touch these days, but Sander (Kingscoy) is a serving SNCO in the Dutch Airborne - perhaps he could check, if, that is, his outfit employs Heavy Drop equipment ?
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Excellent -it would certainly chime with the families story that he had been involved in some parachute development work. It is, of course, possible that it was something he was involved in (or maybe even designed himself) that never actually got into production. - That might account for it being in his "treasure" box with his most prized possessions.
 
Airframes said:
The more I see it, the more I think I might have seen something similar, but where, or when, I don't know !
I'm beginning to wonder if it's part of the rigging for "Heavy Drop" pallettes.
These were the platforms used for dropping Land Rovers, AT guns etc, by parachute. I only had a very minimal involvement in this, more an introduction to the process than anything else, and it was fifty years ago, so memory is a tad hazy, to say the least !
The vehicle was attached to the pallette with tie-down straps, and 'shock struts', with the parachute packs on top of the vehicle, using a complex arrangement of straps, connections, rigging etc.
Of course, once the load had landed (given that it survived, and didn't bounce and overturn !), it had to be de-rigged as quickly as possible, and the vehicle driven off the pallette and into action. I do recall that there were some type of quick release fixtures on at least part of the parachute 'harness', to allow a relatively quick 'strip down', the aim being to get the pallette cleared, and the vehicle off, within minutes - it took hours to actually load and rig the pallette / vehicle - and I have seen this done, where a Land Rover was off the pallette and driving within about five minutes.
I'm not suggesting that the item is part of this rigging system, but it looks vaguely familiar, and may be one of the quick release fasteners used on the lighter parts of the rigging.
I'm afraid I'm way out of touch these days, but Sander (Kingscoy) is a serving SNCO in the Dutch Airborne - perhaps he could check, if, that is, his outfit employs Heavy Drop equipment ?
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Yes...Terry we do. I'll ask our heavy drop boys. I'm not that familiar with rigging these loads. I only jump full kit out of C130s and only prep our own door bundles. The logistic chaps are rigging and dropping our pallet loads. But I'll ask them. Cheers Sander
 
Dinger said:
Long shot - hope someone can help identify this "thing" - likely to have an aviation / aeronautical use but not certain. A friend of mine cleared out the house of a deceased family member. That family member had served in the RAF (1950s?) and then gone on to work with aviation companies for the rest of his life. Dowty and Rotol are two companies they know he mentioned. In a box of "treasures"- ie highly valued items, they found this "thing". - It is in excellent condition. It is about 10 cm long and the hole on the left is 5 mm in diameter. When the knurled outer is pushed to the right (1) the one side of the metal "ring" on the left is released and rotates open (2). It has the letters "7K28" stamped on it. Any ideas? Any ideas why it should be in a box of his most valuable items? One family member says he was once involved in parachuting or parachute equipment development and they thought it might be some keepsake from that? - As ever the one thing to learn from this is to ask family members about their lives before they die - not wait until they have gone to wonder about what they did. - Any help much appreciated.

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it is the seat belt clip used on Anson and (Australian) Beaufort aircraft. I will search for a photo that shows it in the aircraft
 
Great stuff !
I knew I'd seen something similar at some time, and this has confirmed it.
I used to own a Land Rover, fully equipped for 'proper' off road use, and one of the seat harnesses came from an aircraft at my local aero club. The 'clips' attaching the harness to the anchor points were a similar design, although not identical to the type posted.
 
Dinger said:
Long shot - hope someone can help identify this "thing" - likely to have an aviation / aeronautical use but not certain. A friend of mine cleared out the house of a deceased family member. That family member had served in the RAF (1950s?) and then gone on to work with aviation companies for the rest of his life. Dowty and Rotol are two companies they know he mentioned. In a box of "treasures"- ie highly valued items, they found this "thing". - It is in excellent condition. It is about 10 cm long and the hole on the left is 5 mm in diameter. When the knurled outer is pushed to the right (1) the one side of the metal "ring" on the left is released and rotates open (2). It has the letters "7K28" stamped on it. Any ideas? Any ideas why it should be in a box of his most valuable items? One family member says he was once involved in parachuting or parachute equipment development and they thought it might be some keepsake from that? - As ever the one thing to learn from this is to ask family members about their lives before they die - not wait until they have gone to wonder about what they did. - Any help much appreciated.

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MiTasol said:
it is the seat belt clip used on Anson and (Australian) Beaufort aircraft. I will search for a photo that shows it in the aircraft
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Are you SERIOUS!? Amazing! Do you have an Anson in the driveway or something?
 
MiTasol said:
No but a friend does and I used to maintain Australia's last airworthy Anson in the 80s. It had modern seat harness but the friends one has the real thing - I will ask him for a photo.
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Absolutely Brilliant ! - This will really make the Families day! :salute: :)
 
Brilliant - It certainly looks a close match. - Forwarded the photo to the family. - They've sent back their thanks.
 
Allan Hunter said:
Yes it looks like an RAF Air Gunner Quick Release pin part 6F/96.

There's one on eBay with its original box item #

303539054916

I think it's the same item?
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Yes indeed, looks the same except its missing the detachable clip. - I know that FAA gunners on Swordfish, Skuas and Albacores would not have a seat harness as such, just a strap attached to the floor or side of the fuselage to stop save them from being thrown out. - It would make sense to have the same quick-release catch used on seat harnesses attachments..

Excellent sir. Well spotted! Thanks.

Can't believe how successful this thread has been. Thanks to everyone who had a go at identifying the part!
 
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