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Old 23-01-2008, 11:06 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Hi Kyt,

No worries.

The top row of instruments, left to right;

(i) Airspeed Indicator.
(ii) Inclinometer. (I think that's the correct name). It indicates the nose up/nose down angle of the aircraft.
(iii) Turn and Bank Indicator.
(iv) Tachometer. (This is a reconditioned and recalibrated P-51 Tacho. The original Tiger Tacho was a cable drive and actually mounted on a slight angle(see below). They are a bit prone to maintenance issues.)

Web Tacho.jpg

Lower row;

(i) Altimeter.
(ii) Type P8 Compass.
(iii) Oil Pressure Gauge.

You can also see the top of the control column, or 'stick' in the lower section of the photograph. The lever mounted on the starboard sidewall is for locking and unlocking the 'slats' on the leading edge of the top wing.

Hope this helps. I love talking about the nuts and bolts of old machines.

Cheers

Owen
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