Can anyone help identify (with an image) this Beaufighter panel please
 

Trying to work out what it is (circled in Red) and looking for a better image of it if possible? Cheers, MP

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...psoe3nscap.jpg

Re: Can anyone help identify (with an image) this Beaufighter panel please
 

Mysticpuma

couple of more photos
http://www.ausairpower.net/aarg.html

Re: Can anyone help identify (with an image) this Beaufighter panel please
 

Hello MP,
See page 127 in the SAM Publication "The Bristol Beaufighter" by R.A. Franks.
"Emergency Release handle for the top hatch in the canopy".
Alex

Re: Can anyone help identify (with an image) this Beaufighter panel please
 

This photo shows the release lever pulled down but the upper hatch still in place. It think the whole panel over the pilot's head could swing up and open to the right.

http://www.ausairpower.net/AARG/DAP-...328-2012-3.jpg

http://www.skywriters.net/Gallery/beau2.htm



In an emergency, the whole panel would probably release. The pilot would need to stand on his seat to climb out the top of the plane.

Re: Can anyone help identify (with an image) this Beaufighter panel please
 

Thankyou Gentlemen. I very much appreciate your time and effort. Cheers, MP