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Thanks again guys, and David, if you think that's big, wait 'til you see Grand Slam !
RAF Elvington - A Pictorial Tour.
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Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
Here you go Andy. " I bet mine's bigger than yours."
Crimea_River
Marshal
3 bombs and 2 bums?
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And the next one!
I'm a bit behind at the moment (oops! Pun not intended!), so I'll get some more pics posted very soon.
I'm a bit behind at the moment (oops! Pun not intended!), so I'll get some more pics posted very soon.
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And to continue, and the Grand Slam as promised, along with part of the unique Air Gunner's exhibition.
PIC 1. If you thought 'Tall Boy' was big, then look at this! This is just the warhead section of 'Grand Slam' - with the tail fitted, it was 25 feet long!
PIC 2. This is part of the 'Air Gunners Display' room, believed to be the only exhibition of its type in the world, and displays a collection of different gun turrets, weapons, flying clothing and other articles, describing the equipment, training and techniques of the RAF Air Gunners, 20,000 of whom were lost during WW2.
PIC 3. A close-up shot of one of the restored turrets, in this case from a Halifax MkII.
PICS 4 and 5. Many Air Gunners had the duel role of 'WOP/AG' - Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, and this cameo shows a typical Sergeant at his radio desk.
PICS 6 to 8. Of possible interest to modellers and artists is this fairly comprehensive display of flying clothing and equipment.
PICS 9 and 10. An attraction which kept us busy for some time was this Air Gunnery simulator, seen here with Karl 'having a go' at a Me110. A lot of time and cash was spent here during our little 'competition'! We found that keeping the early-pattern reflector sight on target, whilst allowing for 'lead', was a bit tricky. Whether it was a parallax problem, or mis-aligned sight, or just our ineptitude is still open to debate! During our second visit, in his first attempt, my older brother scored 65 hits - but then he does go clay shooting twice a week!
Thanks again for your interest, and I hope you continue to enjoy the 'tour', with more still to come.
PIC 1. If you thought 'Tall Boy' was big, then look at this! This is just the warhead section of 'Grand Slam' - with the tail fitted, it was 25 feet long!
PIC 2. This is part of the 'Air Gunners Display' room, believed to be the only exhibition of its type in the world, and displays a collection of different gun turrets, weapons, flying clothing and other articles, describing the equipment, training and techniques of the RAF Air Gunners, 20,000 of whom were lost during WW2.
PIC 3. A close-up shot of one of the restored turrets, in this case from a Halifax MkII.
PICS 4 and 5. Many Air Gunners had the duel role of 'WOP/AG' - Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, and this cameo shows a typical Sergeant at his radio desk.
PICS 6 to 8. Of possible interest to modellers and artists is this fairly comprehensive display of flying clothing and equipment.
PICS 9 and 10. An attraction which kept us busy for some time was this Air Gunnery simulator, seen here with Karl 'having a go' at a Me110. A lot of time and cash was spent here during our little 'competition'! We found that keeping the early-pattern reflector sight on target, whilst allowing for 'lead', was a bit tricky. Whether it was a parallax problem, or mis-aligned sight, or just our ineptitude is still open to debate! During our second visit, in his first attempt, my older brother scored 65 hits - but then he does go clay shooting twice a week!
Thanks again for your interest, and I hope you continue to enjoy the 'tour', with more still to come.
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Good shots Terry! That Grand Slam is HUGE!
Hey Terry, is that an aircraft wing on a trailer behind the bomb in the first picture? Looks like a giant version of the Airfix RAF field set! Oh, and thanks always for the posts....
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Thanks Hugh and Jim, and yes, it's an aircraft wing, on a 'Queen Mary' trailer, exactly like the Airfix kit. We've been trying to figure out what the wing is off, and think it's either from a Dakota (DC-3/C-47), or maybe a B-25 Mitchell. The tip is familiar, with the nav lamp, shrouded I.D lamps and possible fuel dump, but the camouflage pattern makes it look different. I'll find out someday - maybe e-mail the Museum and ask!
Thanks Terry, maybe I will!
Excellent terry, especially that turret display....
Loiner
Senior Airman
Great photo tour, keep up the good work.
Can I sneak this one in? - the C-47 at Elvington at one of the 'Battlegroup North' WWII events, held over a weekend in May at Elvington, which is now a massive annual event.
Can I sneak this one in? - the C-47 at Elvington at one of the 'Battlegroup North' WWII events, held over a weekend in May at Elvington, which is now a massive annual event.
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Great pics Terry! If I can remember, I think the wing in the background of the pic might be from a Hastings, since its a Hastings centre section on the Halifax there. The Hastings was the one that used to sit on the fire dump at Dishforth (I think). I remember a visit to Elvington years ago and they had a pair of Hastings outer wings lying about, could be that, although I remember them being silver. On one visit, one of the wings had a Japanese meatball on it and we were curious as to what it was from. We were a bit disappointed when we found out it was from a Hastings!
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Ah Ha! I think it might well be from the Hastings used for the Halifax reconstruction - makes sense, and well done for the suggestion.
Loiner, thanks for the pic - the 'Battleground North' show was on the weekend following our last visit, and is one of a number of different events held at the Museum through the year. The buildings and site have also been used for film and TV documentary location work, and provide the venue for various Association events and reunions.
Loiner, thanks for the pic - the 'Battleground North' show was on the weekend following our last visit, and is one of a number of different events held at the Museum through the year. The buildings and site have also been used for film and TV documentary location work, and provide the venue for various Association events and reunions.
fubar57
General
"It might hurt but it will go in"
Thank you and I'm outta here.
Little late but I just got home.
Geo
fubar57
General
Great stuff Terry.
Geo
Geo
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
More excellent material Terry! Didn't the Grand Slam weigh in the neighborhood of 22,000 pounds?
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Thanks Geo and Aaron, and yes Aaron, you're correct, Grand Slam weighed 22,000 pounds, so rather heavy!
Old Wizard
2nd Lieutenant
For a comparison, check this site.
Tirpitz - The "Tall Boy" and "Grand Slam" Bombs
Tirpitz - The "Tall Boy" and "Grand Slam" Bombs
Hotntot
Senior Airman
Another great selection of pics Terry. Like the row of turrets too and the variations in the uniform display.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Great pictures once again Terry, thanks.
