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Also, early B-17s? <http://www.aviation-history.com/boeing/b17.html>

Just found this image- Blag with a different Spitfire: auxiliary tank and wing pylons. I am assuming this was whilst flying with 5 RFU (Italy or Sicily in '44). Does anyone know which RAF Squadron within DAF was designated as shown [?] K? All suggestions gratefully received! All the best. Adrian

Thanks Ruxy, I cannot believe I have owned my Lwt for 20 years, almost to the day. I just wish I had more time to use it. I guess it will rain all summer!

Yes looks like it.

Thank you Adrian, you're a star 😉

Not a re-enactor but Wikipedia, (I know, I know) says :-The term "Ammunition boots" is a generic term for these heavy, studded ankle boots, which were produced in a variety of patterns. The name supposedly comes from the boots' being historically procured by the Master Gunner and the Munitions Board at Woolwich (the Regiment of Artillery's headquarters) rather than Horse Guards (the headquarters of the British Army), and being of 'ammunition quality'. No idea if this is correct but sounds plausible.

Well, the front axle, front panel, front wings are original, at least as far as we know. Rather than ex-military we say it had one former lady owner who never drove it much. Not much, if any, snow down here on the South Devon coast but in 2018 when the 'Beast from the East' hit it ended up doing deliveries of medicines, shopping etc to older folk around the village. As a result it became quite well known around the village.

I wonder if those have a cracked porcelain pillar & there is arcing deep within the plug? There is an example of this in my Bright Sparks article. This would be a good example of how misleading a neon spark "tester" could be, as it would light up indicating that the plug was sparking, but not at the gap! Yes good idea to keep the same types together.

There was me thinking this was a simple question 🤔 No re-enactors on here?

I knew someone would have an idea, thought it might be you as well. What I will try to do is keep “types” together. I have found 2 plugs out of 12 that are u/s no matter how I clean or gap them thanks for the reply

I too have found examples of RSN12Y with resistances of about 1.5kOhm and 15kOhm. An inconsistent manufacturing tolerance I think that is most unlikely & I assume there was an uprated spec although I can find no written evidence for this. Spark plug resistance can serve two purposes. A basic 1.5kOhm is required to reduce gap erosion but has no great effect at reducing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Using resistances in the order of 15kOhm are needed to quell RFI. In unscreened systems despite the plug having 1.5kOhm built in RFI is attended to by external resistors or in the form of resistive cable. In a typical military ignition system the screened cable is wire, which I assume is more reliable than resistive impregnated cord. So building in more resistance to the plug itself makes more sense so an "improved" RSN12Y so widely used in a range of vehicles would make sense. But as I say I have no evidence for this. I have measured HT current and found it to be about 0.0005 amps, having a resistance of 15kOhms is no disadvantage as the voltage drop will be only about 10v which is really nothing of a reduction of HT. As for the length of electrode exposure, I can't say as I disposed of my collection of plugs a few years ago.

I see what you’re saying, and thanks for getting back to me, but all the plugs have, that I can read have RSN12Y stamped on them

Some would describe it as original, like Triggers broom 🙂

Are you identifying your plugs from what is stamped on them or from the NSN of the packaging? RSN12Y is identified by NSN 2920-99-813-5825 but is also identified as 2920-99-803-6518. The latter NSN also includes RSN8 which is rather different from RSN12Y. But RSN8 is also identified as 2920-99-192-8690 that does not include RSN12Y. Def Stan 29-2 indicated a duplication of NSN and 2920-99-803-6518 was withdrawn. So all a bit of a mix up so perhaps you have some RSN8 as well as RSN12Y?

Looks like a training aid for a Catalina waist gunners position?

Ignore my last post - the vehicle is a Bedford QLT

Julie, my wife, and I live just east of Plymouth on the coast. In November 1985 we bought a Series 3 LWB FFR Land Rover from John Craddock. It had been converted to 12v, had a hard top fitted and resprayed (LR Masi Red), Series 3 County seats and Fairey overdrive with 110 door mirrors. Converted to run on LPG as well as petrol. It is on its 3rd Bulkhead, 3rd engine, 8th gearbox, 2nd back axle. We used it to tow a diving boat all over the UK until 2015 and done well over half a million miles. It was rebuilt with a new bulkhead and galvanised chassis in 1992, a new rear tub added in 2011 and a new galvanised bulkhead in 2022, new petrol tanks and new front wiring loom. Genuine Land Rover or OEM parts are used wherever possible. Today it lives a quieter retirement, averaging 4-5,000 miles a year. All mods are reversible if (eventually) the next owner wants to return it to military spec. However, we intend keeping it until our driving days are over. At 72 we hope that is some time off ! So not original in fit out but much loved.

Thank you Ron, I think I can manage to achieve that. Gareth

I have fitted Series with Land Rover logo to L'wt and would certainly not do it again. Stanley knife cut off top taper of rubber & use the kit pressed angles / fixings - same as you would on a Series , it creates a bad rust trap against the chassis . The front - a simple mod. bend the bar support - at least this stops mud & $hit being thrown up on outriggers and fuel tanks. Scroll down for photographs of mud-flaps + DIY dimensions http://www.land-rover-lightweight.co.uk/Winterised.html

Building on the theme. Source (not secure) <http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=73961>

Hello OzH. From the beginning of this project my goal was to get it so original as possible, the aim is high and this don't makes it easy . The lack of well documented information about this type of vehicle don't improve the situation , but now that I slowly see the end of this wireless project I am happy and it was worth the big effort . Guy

I would be interested in this B81, please tell me more and of course the price. ukbmv@blueyonder.co.uk Thank you Bob

Hi all, thanks for all your help. I've set the timing on the flywheel magnets and it sparked into life. Simple when you know how 🤔 😀

Quality work

Some extra paint work. Almost ready to order the glass for the windows.