AI MK IV Radar

[brommer66]

Hi all

Does anybody know where I can find a picture of an AI MK IV Radar installation, preferrably in a Mosquito (NFII) cockpit?

All the pictures I have seen in books and on the net appear to be of the AI MK VIII, that had only 1 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) whereas the older MKIV had 2, i.e. separate tubes for azimuth and elevation.

Thanks
Jos

[Nick Beale]

It's an old book but "Confound and Destroy" by Martin Streetley has some, and there are good drawings in his book aimed at modellers, "The Aircraft of 100 Group."

[brommer66]

Thanks Nick. Unfortunately I do not have these books, but they should still be available I guess. Nothing to be found on the internet, right?
Jos

[Larry]

This is an experimental radar indicator unit showing two screens, but not sure of the aircraft type.

I'll scan AI IV pic from Confound & Destroy book tomorrow

[brommer66]

Interesting picture Larry, never seen this one before but I am pretty sure this is a mosquito cockpit.

Thanks for your help so far
Jos

[SES]

Originally Posted by Larry

This is an experimental radar indicator unit showing two screens, but not sure of the aircraft type.

I'll scan AI IV pic from Confound & Destroy book tomorrow

There is a picture of the same piece of equipment in C & D p. 176, the caption says that it is the display equipment for the AI Mk X, the small scope could be for Perfectos.

bregds
SES

[Nick Beale]

Originally Posted by brommer66

Nothing to be found on the internet, right?
Jos

Since I have the books, I've never needed to look on the net.

[brewerjerry]

Hi
I always try a title search on google, amazing what can turn up.
cheers
Jerry

[Larry]

As promised the AI IV indicator

Sorry the quality is not great - the book isn't printed on glossy paper either.

Under the rubber cone that surrounds the indicator unit was two circular shape screens, not square

[brommer66]

Hi Larry

Thanks much for the picture. Yes this is the one I have been looking for. For comparison see this webpage showing a restored MK IV set, w/o the visor cone and showing the 2 round CRTs as you mentioned, and a nice intercept simulation: http://website.lineone.net/~norman.groom/AIMK4.htm

Best regards
Jos