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colinpateman
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Flight Engineer Station

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Dear all I have a request in relation to finding any examples of internal images of the Stirling Flight Engineer station. Pino has kindly provided some small images showing the station but I very much would like an example with the Flight Engineer present. This is proving frustratingly difficult.... if at all possible I would love to hear from you.

Many thanks Colin
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Re: Flight Engineer Station

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Hi Colin

Attached is all I have. Some are captures from films.

James
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Some More - had to shrink these or change format.


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Last and most uncomfortable position! You can just see the metal work of his seat in the foreground. I assume that he could only use this to view his controls as it was bolted down. Who knows how long he had to stand for.

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James.
This last image is superb, one I have never seen and it provides great detail in respect of several areas of interest. Can I ask if you know any more information as to Squadron or identities. Thank you for your effort with my post, much appreciated.
Colin.
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Re: Flight Engineer Station

Post by jamesinnewcastle »

Hi Colin

Sadly I am very bad at recording information about the images, mainly because I only need to see build details for my model. I would note that this must be a later Stirling as there is a bulkhead door between the nav and the engineer but that's about it.

The pic you like isn't rare, I have seen it on the 'net' a few times. I'll see if I can find more details for you.

Cheers
James
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