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Offline Tony Freeman

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WW2 Bomber Cockpit
« on: Tuesday 12 April 11 12:50 BST (UK) »
Can anyone identify the attached aircraft cockpit for me from WW2.

The pilot is a relative who was killed over Germany in bombing raid in July 1944.
He was in RAF Squadron Bomber Command and obtained the rank of Flight Lieutenant and won the DFC and Pathfinders Badge Award. He trained in Canada.

The cockpit and controls are too simple for a Lancaster bomber, so I guess it must be  trainer of some sort.

All help appreciated  :)
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Re: WW2 Bomber Cockpit
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 12 April 11 13:17 BST (UK) »
Hi Tony,

It looks to be very similar to an Avro Anson. Certainly it is only twin engined.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/album/color-photos/p7147-avro-anson-cockpit.html

Regards,

Matt T.
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Re: WW2 Bomber Cockpit
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 12 April 11 13:30 BST (UK) »
Yes ... I tionk you are right.
Very similar except for the additional panel on the right hand side.

Thank you very much for your help  :)
Freeman: UK, Ireland, Jersey, India
Ward: York
Heseltine: West Heslerton, Malton, Norton
Monkman: West Heslerton & Malton
Wheller: Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Malton & Hull
Colchester: Suffolk
Hall
Bruce: Scotland
Cleary: Co Clare, Ireland & London

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Re: WW2 Bomber Cockpit
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 12 April 11 21:06 BST (UK) »
Yep, that's the "office" of a "Limping Annie", sure enough.
Bomber Command 39/45.
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