Hi Neville! The handrails in the nose section were painted yellow during wartime. There's a very good colour photograph showing the Woodford assembly line in mid-1943. When you zoom in, you can see the yellow handrail in the nose of the nearest Lancaster.
Well I never, I'd alsways guessed the transparent part of the dome was for something to do with the radar itself - and now I know better! Thank you Neville for all your patient hard work.
Thanks for the update Neville. Very interesting again. We are learning something new every week aren't we. The guys continue to do such a fantastic job and there is no better sound than that of a busy workshop. Keep up the good work lads.Thank you Neville for all your time in recording the restoration as it moves forward and in doing so allowing us all to enjoy its progress each week. Spot on mate and looking forward to your next update. Best wishes to you and everyone there at the centre. Take care.👍👍
Hey Neville, You are doing a marvellous job recording every bit of the restoration. Compliments, especially regarding your age. I, too, was wondering, why the rear part of the H2S radar dome was transparent, now I why, and looking back, it is clear: because the identification lamps have to be visible. Everyone involved in the restoration is doing his/her job; ecellent.
Great video as ever Neville. I’ve noticed the clear part on the radar scanner dome many times in the past and often wondered about it. Your video has finally answered it. Thank you. Take care and keep well.
I love each and every video you make Nev we learn so much from them. I seem to remember you saying in another one of your videos that someone said that having the radar cover all black was wrong,now we know why. The engineers are still making a cracking job of the Lanc may that continue.Again Nev thankyou so much for all your hard work keeping us informed,take care mate.
Fascinating explanation of the H2S radar cover Nev. I've recently made this on my Little Staughton flight sim model, wondered why it was clear. H2S was a bit hit and miss, a very early ground mapping radar which could show coastlines, large buildings, bridges etc. All helped the nav to work out position. It's first ooperational use by a Mosquito was 109 Sqn at Little Staughton.
Actually I wondered why the radome was clear but never thought to find out. Thanks Neville, I have mentioned your channel on a FB group dedicated to “The Lancaster” but the chap who runs it is a Lincolnshire man so has a great love for JJ ain’t particular. So hopefully you might get some extra followers from there.
Thanks Nev, another informative video. Seeing the trailing edge in the jig raises a question: will they be able to use these jigs for the starboard wing? The starboard wing from NX664 is a bit of a mess and just wondering if restoring it would be made easier by taking these jigs/measurements and mirroring them for the starboard side? Can imagine it would be difficult to set the jig up correctly otherwise as the wing is starting from a much more bent and corroded position. Thanks again!
Another great video thank you for sharing Neville could a ask you to make a video about the solway Aviation museum in Carlisle they are trying to raise £60.000 to save the last surviving Blackburn Beverley the money will be used to dismantle XB259 lift it out of Fort Paull on Humberside (its current location ) and transport the sections to Carlisle Airport they will also use the funds to construct a base for the aircraft to sit on they need all the help they can get
Just out of interest. When the jig is set are all the measurements taken with modern equipment just in case. The work these chaps are doing is irreplaceable.
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We all learn something from watching your video's. Thank you Neville, Great stuff. :-)
Cheers nofider1
Another excellent video Neville. Keep up the good work. These aero engineers at East Kirby are all brilliant!
Cheers mate.
Hi Neville! The handrails in the nose section were painted yellow during wartime. There's a very good colour photograph showing the Woodford assembly line in mid-1943. When you zoom in, you can see the yellow handrail in the nose of the nearest Lancaster.
Thanks for the information Robert.
Brilliant stuff as always, what a great set of lads they have , very talented and always willing to share what they are doing with you.
A good set of Lads Wigglesway.
"I learn something every time I visit" - so do I thanks to you Neville! :D
Cheers TFF.
Your coverage never fails to amaze me with the complexities of this aircraft . Thankyou Neville .
Cheers John
Perspex is a trade name for acrylic.
Thanks for that information Matthew.
Well I never, I'd alsways guessed the transparent part of the dome was for something to do with the radar itself - and now I know better! Thank you Neville for all your patient hard work.
Cheers Simon.
Thanks for the update Neville. Very interesting again. We are learning something new every week aren't we. The guys continue to do such a fantastic job and there is no better sound than that of a busy workshop. Keep up the good work lads.Thank you Neville for all your time in recording the restoration as it moves forward and in doing so allowing us all to enjoy its progress each week. Spot on mate and looking forward to your next update. Best wishes to you and everyone there at the centre. Take care.👍👍
Thanks Andy
Hey Neville, You are doing a marvellous job recording every bit of the restoration. Compliments, especially regarding your age. I, too, was wondering, why the rear part of the H2S radar dome was transparent, now I why, and looking back, it is clear: because the identification lamps have to be visible. Everyone involved in the restoration is doing his/her job; ecellent.
Cheers mate.
Thank you for the update Neville, every day is a school day as they say
Cheers Garry.
Brill on the ident lights,Neville....good vid this one .....very enjoyable......as they all are
Cheers Martin.
Excellent video as usual, thanks Neville
Cheers Tony.
Thank you for another great video, Neville and crew!
Thanks Namer.
Great video as ever Neville. I’ve noticed the clear part on the radar scanner dome many times in the past and often wondered about it. Your video has finally answered it. Thank you. Take care and keep well.
Cheers Andrew.
I love each and every video you make Nev we learn so much from them. I seem to remember you saying in another one of your videos that someone said that having the radar cover all black was wrong,now we know why. The engineers are still making a cracking job of the Lanc may that continue.Again Nev thankyou so much for all your hard work keeping us informed,take care mate.
Cheers Mike.
Nope never too old to learn something new every day bro, saves out brain sloshing about. Great video it was as well. Safe travels. Ken.
Cheers Ken.
I always wondered about the perspex on the radome, and now I know. As you say, every days a school day.
Thanks Neville,
Cheers James.
Another great video to keep us updated. Thanks Neville.
Cheers Ivor.
Excellent update Neville!
Cheers Charles.
Thank you again Neville for your video record of this restoration
Cheers Allison.
Thanks again Neville.
Cheers Adrian.
Fascinating explanation of the H2S radar cover Nev. I've recently made this on my Little Staughton flight sim model, wondered why it was clear. H2S was a bit hit and miss, a very early ground mapping radar which could show coastlines, large buildings, bridges etc. All helped the nav to work out position. It's first ooperational use by a Mosquito was 109 Sqn at Little Staughton.
Thanks for that Black 2.
Brilliant informative video yet again. Thank you for your dedication and commitment its much appreciated.
Thanks Tez.
Good to see Keith again, will he be using his magic to restore Jane's wing now it's removed
Yes he will Edward, I too are looking forward to that
Thanks, Nev.
Cheers Malcolm.
Yes folks , year 7!
And not a day older. , Cheers Dale
Actually I wondered why the radome was clear but never thought to find out. Thanks Neville, I have mentioned your channel on a FB group dedicated to “The Lancaster” but the chap who runs it is a Lincolnshire man so has a great love for JJ ain’t particular. So hopefully you might get some extra followers from there.
Thanks Chris
Very good and interesting mate 👍 take care Neville
Cheers David.
Thanks Nev...👌
Cheers Alan.
what a watch
Thanks Neil.
the hand rails were yellow during the war, the cockpit in IWM London which is completely original has yellow hand rails
Thanks for that information.Andy.
The earlier Lancaster handrails were painted red, yellow was adopted later in the war.
Thanks Stephen for the information.
Thanks Nev, another informative video. Seeing the trailing edge in the jig raises a question: will they be able to use these jigs for the starboard wing? The starboard wing from NX664 is a bit of a mess and just wondering if restoring it would be made easier by taking these jigs/measurements and mirroring them for the starboard side? Can imagine it would be difficult to set the jig up correctly otherwise as the wing is starting from a much more bent and corroded position. Thanks again!
Andrew says they will be able to use the wing jig for both Port and Starboard sides with a modification. Cheers WCR.
Great and informative video Neville thank you. Is he French intermediate fuselage going to be completely striped as the rear was?
No just repair and strengthening for taxiing.
@@nevillewheeldon1693 Thank you Neville.
Another great video thank you for sharing Neville could a ask you to make a video about the solway Aviation museum in Carlisle they are trying to raise £60.000 to save the last surviving Blackburn Beverley the money will be used to dismantle XB259 lift it out of Fort Paull on Humberside (its current location ) and transport the sections to Carlisle Airport they will also use the funds to construct a base for the aircraft to sit on they need all the help they can get
Hi william, not really I no nothing about this Aviation museum in Carlisle, I wish you luck on this project
Just out of interest. When the jig is set are all the measurements taken with modern equipment just in case. The work these chaps are doing is irreplaceable.
Not sure on this Peter I no they use lasers for setting it up.