Can anyone help identify (with an image) this Beaufighter panel please - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Mysticpuma · #1 9th August 2015, 16:06

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

Kutscha · #2 9th August 2015, 16:36

Mysticpuma

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

Alex Smart · #3 9th August 2015, 18:41

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

RSwank · #4 9th August 2015, 19:35

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.

Mysticpuma · #5 10th August 2015, 08:36

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

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