Plane part identification

[madeinleith]

Hi
Thanks to everyone for their contributions.
The question now is what to do with it, it is a beautiful piece of engineering and now I know what and where its from all the more interesting,
I must admit to not having the same interest in aircraft history as you guys, and think it would be better if restorers or collectors given the chance would appriecate it more than me.
Any ideas?

Thanks again.

 

[evangilder]

I am glad that you have the mind to get it to those who will appreciate it. I would think an aviation museum that you could donate it to would be glad to have it. It appears to be in pretty good shape, so it would be a nice specimen for display. I don't know how it works in the UK, but here in the states, if you donate an item to a non-profit museum, they give you a receipt and it makes for a nice tax deduction.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i'll give you £20 for it

 

[twoeagles]

This is the control grip of late model British fighter, probably a Bulldog.
The buttons are firing switches for the gun. Spade grip was standard for the British aircraft.

 

[Matt308]

What the hell is a bulldog? Never heard of it.

...off to the web.

 

[Matt308]

Ah, says the wise man. Still never bloody heard of it.

 

[Matt308]

...oh. Of course!

A minor oversight. He did everything but FLY. God bless him.