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Bomb Winch.


Antony

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I was wondering if anyone has any idea which kind of aeroplane this winch was used in. I assume it would have been used in an aeroplane rather than a bomb truck. I hope to take some usable pictures of the plates on it to post later.

 

Antony.

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Antony I last came accross a winch of this "general "pattern in 1973 at Akrotiri they came in several versions weight - connecters etc

Some fixed into a hard point mount in the bomb bay the cable then passed down and would attach to the bomb or weapon and it would be wound up. Larger ones often used in pairs or 4s they could also be part of the weapon trolley see attached; a winch on each upright member.

 

TED

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I am normally not that fast but not much else to do at the minute I am laid low with flu and fluid on my lungs waiting for swab tests to come back !!

 

I will have a look for further examples in my books but I am dripping on everything deep joy

 

TED

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