Avro Lancaster – Navigator’s Position UK Aircraft Explored 2022-03-25 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Navigator’s Position and Navigation Equipment used in the aircraft, including GEE Mk.II. and the Astrograph. We shall look at various wartime diagrams and photographs, and refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals.Join us, as we take a tour of the Lancaster’s Navigator’s Position, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage.I’d like to add a special thanks to Norman Groom for his kind help he gave me back in 2003.Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London.Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos.Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London.Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum.Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford.Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections.The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.The National Archives, London.The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use.Royal Air Force official photographer, Devon S A (Flt Lt), Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRoyal Air Force official photographer, No 106 Squadron RAF, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsConsort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681Artist: http://incompetech.com#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexploredTable of Contents:0:00 Introduction0:50 The Navigator’s Seat1:27 The Navigator’s Table2:45 The D.F.Loop3:36 The Compass Variation Setting Unit4:36 The D.R. Compass5:10 The Drift Recorder Mk.II5:57 The Bubble Sextant Mk.IX6:29 The Astro Compass7:44 The Air Position Indicator8:28 The Air Mileage Unit Mk.II9:16 The Ground Position Indicator9:57 The Air Mileage Indicator10:31 The Astrograph Mk.I12:07 Gee Mk.II13:51 The Terry L315 Angle Poise Lamp14:16 Various Navigator’s Equipment14:59 The Computor Mk.IIIH 15:22 The ‘Dalton’15:36 Bomber Command Target Maps
Avro Lancastrian – Jet Powered Lancaster Story UK Aircraft Explored 2022-11-19 | Here we shall look at the Avro Lancastrian, Engine Test Bed, troop transport, and airliner. As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Photographs Used: Star Dust San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Test Bed RuthAS, CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Aries Canadian government employee, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons RAF Clark N S (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons John Hill, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons BOAC British official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Aitallia Jennifer Gradidge, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Map TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Earth NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons North Pole NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Milk Churn oatsy40, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nene Engine USN, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Avro Tudor RuthAS, CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Avro York Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons BOAC Captain O P Jones Clark N S (Flt Lt), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Berlin Airlift USAF, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Berlin Airlift, Avro York Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The below photographs are included with the kind permission of Harold A Skaarup:- Avro Lancaster B Mk. I (Serial No. R5727), built in the UK and flown to Victory Aircraft in Malton, Canada in August 1942 to serve as a pattern for the other Lancasters to be built in Canada. (CFJIC-DND Photos, PL-1182, PL-1174, PL-1175 and PL-1180 via Don Smith) #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored 00:00 Introduction 00:43 What is the Lancastrian? 01:07 The Lancastrian Story 02:01 Trans Canadian Airlines 02:06 First Test 02:18 Flight to the UK 03:15 At A V Roes Ltd 03:24 Converted Lancaster B Mk.X 03:35 XPP 04:05 The Lancastrian C 1 04:39 Record-Breaking Flights 05:01 The Kangaroo Service 05:43 Captain O P Opie Jones 06:11 BSAA 06:28 Lancastrian in RAF Service 07:40 The Aries Story 09:06 Why Aries one? 09:12 Argentinian Service 09:56 BEA 1947 10:03 Italian Service 10:40 Silver City 10:46 Skyways 11:03 BOAC 11:14 Qantas 11:51 The Berlin Airlift 11:58 Flight Refuelling Ltd 12:21 The 1947 Milk Shortage 12:44 Lancastrian Engine Test Aircraft 14:50 SBAC Show at Radlett 14:58 First Jet Passenger Airliner 15:53 What they said 17:11 Lancaster & Lancastrian Differences 18:09 The Control Yoke 18:47 The Instrument Panel 19:11 The Flight Engineer's Panel 19:35 Inside the Lancastrian 21:53 The Avro York 22:01 In Memory of Stardust 22:29 Thanks for Watching
Avro Lancaster B Mk.II – The Forgotten Lancaster UK Aircraft Explored 2022-08-26 | Here we shall look at a Radial Engine powered Lancaster B Mk.II Bomber. Please note - In the video, I mention the Bristol Hercules Mk.14, it should be Mk.16. Also, I said that the Merlin engine is an in-line engine. I should have said The Merlin is a Supercharged, geared, pressure liquid cooled V-Engine, fitted with a two-speed Supercharger.I'm sorry about this. Thanks for watching. Bryan As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals.Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:12 First, a Big Thank you1:03 How many Lancaster IIs were built?1:22 Why was the Lancaster II Built?2:01 The Lancaster Mk. II Prototype2:29 Armstrong Whitworth Factory3:01 First Production Batch3:36 Second Production Batch4:05 The Packard Merlin4:37 Sent for Trials4:46 No. 61 Squadron Tests5:50 Lancaster B Mk. II's first Operation6:09 A Height Problem7:06 No. 115 Squadron RAF8:06 Don't mix the Engines!8:51 No. 514 Squadron RAF9:12 The Royal Canadian Air Force9:22 No. 426 (Thunderbird) Squadron RCAF9:44 No. 408 (Goose) Squadron RCAF9:58 No. 432 (Leaside) Squadron RCAF10:59 The Lancaster Mk. II in more Detail11:27 The Bristol Hercules Engine11:53 The Power Egg12:04 The Engine Firewall & Exhaust Manifold Ring12:18 The Engine Cowlings12:37 Differences in the Cockpit12:49 Lancaster Mk. I Instrument Panel12:52 Lancaster Mk. II Instrument Panel13:16 Comparing the Flight Engineer’s Panels13:56 The Pilot's Auxiliary Panel14:37 The FN.64 Mid Lower Gun Turret15:22 The Bulged Bomb Bay15:42 Carrying the 8,000lb Bomb16:02 Differences in Bomb Loads16:31 D-Day and only two Squadrons left16:53 Lancaster B Mk. II, LL735The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference, and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use.Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681Artist: http://incompetech.comPhotographs Used:San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRoyal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsBreeze (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRAF Chedburgh, Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsVickers WellingtonPress Agency photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsBeaufighterSDASM, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsHandley Page HalifaxAustralian official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsAvro Lancaster S SugarPress Agency photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsBritish Ministry of Information via Australian armed forces, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsMinistry of Information official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsMinistry of Aircraft Production (MAP), Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRoyal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRoyal Canadian Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPress Agency photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsD Day Hampton, J A (Lt), Royal Navy official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSaunders Roe SR/A1British official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsMetrovick Beryl Jet EngineBarmaglot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsU BoatHQ Coastal Command, Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsWhitley BomberHensser H (F/O), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsHandley Page HalifaxBellamy W (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons8,000lb Super CookieRoyal Air Force official photographer, Clark N S (Fg Off), Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsThe below photographs are included with the kind permission of Harold A Skaarup:-Avro Lancaster Mk. II (Serial No. DS723), coded EQ-B, No. 408 Squadron, RCAF. (No. 408 Squadron Photo)Avro Lancaster B Mk. I (Serial No. R5727), was built in the UK and flown to Victory Aircraft in Malton, Canada in August 1942 to serve as a pattern for the other Lancasters to be built in Canada. These photos shown the FN.64 Mid Lower Gun Turret as fitted to the Lancaster Mk.I (CFJIC-DND Photos, PL-1182, PL-1174, PL-1175, and PL-1180 via Don Smith)#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
What’s inside the Halifax B Mk.II Bomber? UK Aircraft Explored 2022-07-22 | Here we shall look at a 1943 wartime Ministry of Aircraft Production cutaway diagram of the Handley Page Halifax B Mk.II Bomber – re-worked in colour. As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals. UK Aircraft Explored - promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Visit the Yorkshire Air Museum yorkshireairmuseum.org Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Halifax Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2006, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Halifax B.Mk.III, ‘LV907’. Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington. Halifax A.Mk.VII, NA337. RCAF Memorial Museum, Trenton Ontario. Halifax B.Mk.II, W1048. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Halifax A.Mk.VII, PN323. Imperial War Museum London. Halifax 57 Rescue Handley Page Association The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com UK Ministry of aircraft Production, via U.S. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons #halifaxbomber #bombercommand #ukaircraftexplored
What’s inside the Avro Lancaster B Mk.I Bomber? UK Aircraft Explored 2022-07-15 | Here we shall look at a wartime Air Ministry cutaway diagram of the Avro Lancaster B Mk.I Bomber. As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – How the Bombsight Mk XIV Worked UK Aircraft Explored 2022-07-01 | In this video, we shall cover the Bombsight Mk.XIV within the Avro Lancaster Bomber. We shall also be covering the Bombsight’s installations within the Handley Page Halifax, Short Stirling and the Vickers Wellington Bombers. As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals. I’d like to offer my special thanks to the following: New Zealand Bomber Command Association Halifax 57 Rescue Join us, as we take a tour of the Bombsight XIV’s construction and use. As we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Devon S A (Flt Lt), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Short Stirling San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mosquito Bomber Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Bomb Aimer Royal Air Force official photographer, No 106 Squadron RAF, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Vickers Wellington Royal Air Force official photographer, Trievnor J (Fg Off), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Handley Page Halifax Royal Air Force official photographer, Hensser H (Mr), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - An Overview 02:02 - The Simplicity in using the Bomb Sight 02:48 - A General Look at the System 03:29 - The Sighting Head 03:34 - The Graticule 05:33 - The Sighting Head Components 06:13 - The Collimator 08:01 - How the Sighting Plane is Stabilised 08:55 - The Bubble Level 09:11 - The Reflector Protective Cover 09:28 - The Switch Box 10:10 - Sighting Head and Mounting Bracket 10:26 - The Levelling Card 10:33 - Course Indicator Diagram 10:45 - The Sighting Head Gyro 10:53 - Exploded View of Sighting Head 11:03 - The Computor Unit 11:38 - Setting the Computor Unit 12:09 - Levelling Card Location 12:41 - Using the D.R.Compass 13:23 - How the Bombsight XIV Functioned 14:23 - How the Computor Unit Worked 14:42 - The Computor Mechanism 16:17 - The Height Mechanism 16:28 - The Air Speed Mechanism 16:39 - The Wind Mechanism 16:51 - The Drift Mechanism 17:03 - The Ground Speed Mechanism 17:14 - The Sighting Angle Mechanism 17:26 - The Ideal Bombing Angle 18:15 - The Terminal Velocity Mechanism 18:39 - The Computor Unit Construction 19:22 - The Computor Unit Mounting Frame 19:56 - The Control Knobs 20:22 - The Altas Unit 20:47 - The Bellows 21:00 - The Air Drier 21:10 - The Bomb Sight Cock 21:15 - The Circuit Diagram 21:25 - The Avro Lancater Installation 22:01 - The Handley Page Halifax Installation 22:37 - The Short Stirling Installation 22:59 - The Vickers Wellington Installation 23:36 - A Conclusion 24:30 - Special Thanks
Avro Lancaster – How to Look After a Heavy Bomber UK Aircraft Explored 2022-04-08 | In this video, we shall cover just some of the many ground crew tasks carried out on the Avro Lancaster Bomber. We shall look at methods used whilst handling a Lancaster Bomber on the ground and some of its preparation for flight. As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals. I hope you find this interesting.Join us, as we take a tour of some of the Bomber Command Ground Crew Tasks carried out on a wartime aerodrome. As we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage.Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London.Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos.Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London.Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum.Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford.Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections.The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.The National Archives, London.The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use.Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681Artist: http://incompetech.comRoyal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRAF Chedburgh, Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsDaventry B J (F/O), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsMiller (F/O), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored0:00 Introduction0:39 Towing the Lancaster Bomber1:59 How to Picket the Lancaster3:48 Applying Canvas Covers to the Lancaster3:56 Jacking Up the Lancaster4:57 Four ways to Salvage a Lancaster7:17 Rigging the Lancaster8:17 Undercarriage Care9:11 Servicing the Elsan Toilet9:47 Pop Riveting and the Assembly Panels10:30 Gantry Use and Engine Removal
Avro Lancaster – Landing a Heavy Bomber at Night UK Aircraft Explored 2022-04-01 | In this video, we shall cover Standard Beam Approach, used by Avro Lancaster Bomber pilots. We shall look at its function, and location of equipment within the Lancaster and provide a demonstration of how it worked in practice. Standard Beam Approach was also used in the Handley Page Halifax, Short Stirling, and the Vickers Wellington Bombers. As always, we shall be referring to wartime Air Ministry Manuals. I hope you find this interesting.Join us, as we take a tour of the SBA or Standard Beam Approach. As we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage.Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London.Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos.Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London.Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum.Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford.Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections.The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.The National Archives, London.The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use.San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsRoyal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsGoodchild A (F/O), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsConsort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681Artist: http://incompetech.comTable of Contents:0:00 Introduction0:35 What is Beam Approach?3:00 How Standard Beam Approach Worked6:26 The S.B.A. System Installation in the Lancaster7:50 The Pilot's Visual Indicator8:00 The Control Unit, Type 6 (S.B.A.)9:05 The Control Unit, Type 252A (T.B.A)10:20 The Beam Approach System in Action#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – Pilot’s Instrument Panel UK Aircraft Explored 2022-03-18 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Pilot’s Instrument Panel in the aircraft, we shall go through all the gauges and equipment fitted onto the instrument panel, and refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry Pilot’s Notes. Join me, as we take a tour of the Lancaster Pilot’s Instrument Panel, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Instrument Flying Panel 02:45 - D F Indicator 03:02 - Landing Lamp Switches 03:32 - Undercarriage Indicator and Switch 04:26 - DR Compass Repeater 05:06 - Ignition Switches 05:14 - The Boost Gauges 05:30 - RPM Indicators 05:57 - Booster Coil Switch 06:05 - Slow Running Cut Out Switches 06:30 - IFF Detonator Pushbuttons and Switch 06:48 - Engine Ignition Switches 07:05 - Bomb Jettison Control 07:31 - The Oxygen Regulator 07:59 - Oxygen Economiser 08:07 - Propeller Feathering Buttons 08:51 - Triple Pressure Gauge 09:44 - Fire Extinguisher Pushbuttons 10:05 - Vacuum Change Over Cock 10:38 - The Suction Gauge 10:57 - Supercharger Gear Change Control Panel 11:30 - Flap Position Indicator and Switch 11:43 - Signalling Switchboxes 12:17 - Navigation Lamps Switch 12:26 - Automatic Controls 12:45 - P4 Compass 13:20 - P4 Compass Deviation Card 13:29 - Beam Approach Indicator 13:56 - The Watch Holder
Avro Lancaster – Flight Engineer’s Position UK Aircraft Explored 2022-03-11 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Flight Engineer’s and his instrument panel and tasks he would carry out on an operation. We shall look at various wartime diagrams and photographs, and refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Join us, as we take a tour of the Lancaster’s Flight Engineer’s Position, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Royal Air Force official photographer, Devon S A (Flt Lt), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Flight Engineer's Tasks 01:32 - Location of Station 01:43 - Flight Engineer's Seat 02:54 - Flight Engineer's Panel 03:07 - The Panel for Lancaster B I and III 03:19 - Location of Controls & Gauges 05:40 - Panel for the Lancaster B X 07:03 - Lancaster B Mk.X KB889 Panel 07:58 - General Electric Type DJ 22 Panel 09:39 - The Electrcal Services Panel 10:31 - More Information 10:44 - Flight Engineer's Panel Animation
Avro Lancaster – Wireless Operator’s Position UK Aircraft Explored 2022-03-04 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Wireless Operator’s Position and Radio Equipment in the aircraft. We shall be covering the T1154, R1155, A1134A, and Fishpond along with many other items of equipment. We shall look at various wartime diagrams and photographs, and refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Join us, as we take a tour of the Avro Lancaster’s Wireless Operator’s Position, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. I’d like to add a special thanks to Norman Groom for the kind help he gave me back in 2003. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference, and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Devon S A (Flt Lt), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Location of Wireless Operator's Station 00:43 - Wireless Operator's Seat 01:00 - Wireless Operator's Window 01:16 - View of the Merlins 01:21 - Equipment Overview 01:31 - Wireless Operator's Table 01:38 - TR9F Installation 01:59 - IFF Location 02:10 - The Morse Key Type F 02:23 - More on the Table Flap 02:38 - T1154 & R1155 Location 02:54 - Various Aerial Locations 03:03 - Switchbox Type J 03:07 - Trailing Winch 03:19 - Power Units 03:36 - The T.1154 Controls 05:04 - The Frequency Range Switch 05:26 - The Notation Panel 06:13 - The Master Control Switch 06:38 - The Power Output Controls 06:58 - The R.1155 Controls 07:22 - The Frequency Range Switch 07:45 - The Function Selector Control 08:06 - Controls at the Top Left of the R.1155 U 08:26 - The Tuning Dial 09:06 - The Tuning Indicator 09:34 - Meter Deflection Sensitivity Switch 09:45 - Aural Sense Control 09:58 - Switching Speed Control 10:02 - The Trailing Aerial Winch 11:14 - A night down the Pub! 11:32 - The Oxygen Economiser 12:16 - Oxygen Economisers for the crew 12:25 - Oxygen Bottle Crate 12:39 - Portable Oxygen Bottles 12:49 - IFF - Identification Friend or Foe 13:21 - TR.9F and TR.1196 14:19 - The D.F. Loop 14:30 - The Visual Indicator Mk. I 14:49 - The Amplifier Type A1134A 15:01 - The Mic - Tel Intercommunication 15:48 - The Aerial Switchbox Type. J 16:18 - The Aerial Ammeter 16:26 - H2S and Fishpond 17:08 - The Fishpond Indicator Type 182A 17:27 - How Fishpond Worked
Avro Lancaster – Bomb Aimer’s Station UK Aircraft Explored 2022-02-25 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Bomb Aimer or Air Bomber’s Station in the aircraft. We shall look at various wartime diagrams and photographs, and refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Join us, as we take a tour of the Lancaster’s Air Bomber’s Station, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com #lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Description of Nose of Lancaster 01:36 - The Bombsight 02:12 - Auto Steering Unit Mk.IV 02:32 - The Switchbox 03:25 - The Air Bomber's Starboard Panel 03:35 - Bomb Pre Selector Switches 04:06 - Bomb Jettison Pull 04:24 - The Stick Bomb Timing Device 04:37 - The Bomb Dropping Selector Box 04:51 - The Bomb Firing Switch 05:03 - 4000lb. Bomb Slip Heating Switch 05:33 - F.24 Camera Controls 05:43 - F.24 Camera and Heating Muff 06:02 - Forward Bomb Bay Inspection Door 06:14 - Oxygen Supply 06:26 - Bomb Sight Blister De-Icing 06:56 - Auto Control Gyros 07:27 - Parachute Stowage 07:37 - Parachute Exit 07:51 - The Handrail
Mosquito Night Fighter – Engine Start Sequence UK Aircraft Explored 2022-02-11 | How do you start the famous Mossie? Take our tour of the de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk.II, as we go through the Pilot’s wartime engine starting sequence following the 1944 Air Ministry Pilot’s Notes for the Mosquito Night Fighter. UK Aircraft Explored - promoting UK Aviation Heritage. I would like to offer a special thanks to Tony Agar for his kind help. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Mosquito Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2010, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Mosquito Prototype, W4050. De Havilland Heritage Centre. Mosquito NF Mk.II, HJ711. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Mosquito FB Mk.VI, TA122. De Havilland Heritage Centre. Mosquito TT. Mk.35, TA634. De Havilland Heritage Centre. Mosquito TT. Mk.35, TA639. RAF Museum, Cosford. Mosquito TT. Mk.35, TJ138. RAF Museum, London. Mosquito TT. Mk.35, TA719. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com#mosquito #fightercommand #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Preliminaries 00:58 - Entering the Cockpit 01:13 - Starting Engines and Warming Up 02:12 - Setting Engine Controls 02:53 - Port Engine Start 03:40 - Starboard Engine Start 04:14 - After Warming Up
Halifax Bomber – Engine Start Sequence UK Aircraft Explored 2022-02-04 | How did air and ground crew start the Handley Page Halifax B.III Bomber? Take our tour of the ‘Halibag’, as we go through the Pilot and Flight Engineer’s wartime engine starting sequence following the 1944 Air Ministry Pilot’s Notes for the Halifax Bomber. UK Aircraft Explored - promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Visit the Yorkshire Air Museum yorkshireairmuseum.org Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Halifax Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2006, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Halifax B.Mk.III, ‘LV907’. Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington. Halifax A.Mk.VII, NA337. RCAF Memorial Museum, Trenton Ontario. Halifax B.Mk.II, W1048. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Halifax A.Mk.VII, PN323. Imperial War Museum London. Halifax 57 Rescue Handley Page Association The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Flight Engineer - Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Bomber Crew - Richard Stone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons #halifaxbomber #bombercommand #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Before Entering the Aircraft 01:11 - On Entering the Aircraft 01:34 - Check the Controls 02:27 - Fuel Contents Gauges 03:09 - The Flight Engineer's Station 03:46 - The Trolley Acc 04:09 - Setting Engine Controls 04:37 - Setting the Bristol Hercules Gills 05:06 - Starting the Port Outer Engine 05:51 - Ground Engine Checks 06:52 - The Flight Engineer's Panel
Halifax Bomber – Explore the Fuselage from Above! UK Aircraft Explored 2022-01-28 | Here, we shall look at the locations of all the equipment fitted on the Handley Page Halifax B Mk.II Bomber’s Fuselage from the Plan View. We shall be using my reworked wartime genuine Handley Page Drawing so you can see, as we move through the fuselage, where everything was installed. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Halifax Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2012, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Halifax B. Mk.III, ‘LV907’. Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington. Halifax A. Mk.VII, NA337. National Air Force Museum of Canada. Halifax B. Mk.II, W1048. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Halifax A. Mk.VII, PN323. Imperial War Museum, London. Halifax 57 Rescue (Canada) Handley Page Association The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. I would also like to add a special thanks to Harry Fraser-Mitchell for his kind help. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Daventry B J (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com#halifaxbomber #bombercommand #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Air Bomber's Compartment 00:38 - Forward Gun Turret 01:25 - Navigator's Station 01:32 - Pilot's Seat 01:55 - Pilot's Seat Location 02:00 - Wireless Operator's Station 02:09 - Flight Engineer's Panel 02:46 - Mainplane Spar 03:01 - Air Heating Duct System 03:42 - Rest Station 03:57 - Flare Stowage 04:30 - Sea Marker Stowage 05:15 - Mid Upper Gun Turret FN 50 05:39 - Rear Turret Ammunition Tracks 07:58 - Rear Gun Turret
Halifax Bomber – Explore the Port Fuselage UK Aircraft Explored 2022-01-21 | Here, we shall look at the locations of all the equipment fitted on the Handley Page Halifax B Mk.II Bomber’s Port Side of the Fuselage. We shall be using my reworked wartime genuine Handley Page Drawing so you can see, as we move through the fuselage, where everything was installed. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Halifax Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2012, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Halifax B. Mk.III, ‘LV907’. Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington. Halifax A. Mk.VII, NA337. National Air Force Museum of Canada. Halifax B. Mk.II, W1048. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Halifax A. Mk.VII, PN323. Imperial War Museum, London. Halifax 57 Rescue (Canada) Handley Page Association The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. I would also like to add a special thanks to Harry Fraser-Mitchell for his kind help. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Daventry B J (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com#halifaxbomber #bombercommand #ukaircraftexplored Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Air Bomber's Compartment 00:38 - Forward Gun Turret 01:25 - Navigator's Station 01:32 - Pilot's Seat 02:00 - Wireless Operator's Station 02:07 - Flight Engineer's Panel 02:18 - Bomb Bay 02:35 - Mainplane Spar 03:08 - Air Heating Duct System 03:33 - Rest Station 03:54 - Flare Stowage 04:30 - Sea Marker Stowage 05:17 - Mid Upper Gun Turret FN 50 05:39 - Entrance Door 06:03 - Ammunition Ducts 07:36 - Rear Gun Turret
Avro Lancaster Bomber – The Fuel System UK Aircraft Explored 2022-01-14 | We shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Fuel System, how the fuel could be jettisoned and the types of fuel systems used in the Lancaster. We shall look at wartime diagrams along with my own photographs, taken back in 2003. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - An Engine Installation Overview 01:20 - Slow Running Cut Out 01:38 - Fireproof Bulkheads 01:53 - The Fuel System 02:06 - Fuel Tank Layout 04:02 - Fuel Tank Installation 05:12 - Underside Fuel Tank Doors 05:40 - Fuel Filler Caps 05:59 - Fuel Tank Construction 06:51 - Fuel Tank Dipsticks 07:18 - Fuel Tank Protective Covering 07:48 - The Pulsometer Mk.I Pump 08:57 - Fuel Jettison System 10:04 - The Fuel Cocks 11:09 - Master Fuel Cocks 12:34 - The Ki Gass Priming Pump 13:07 - The Boost Gauges 13:25 - The Boost Cut Out Lever 13:33 - Some Fuel Related Photos#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – Explore the Fuselage from Above! UK Aircraft Explored 2022-01-07 | Here, we shall look at the locations of equipment fitted on the Avro Lancaster Bomber Fuselage viewed from the Plan View of the Fuselage. As before, we shall be using my reworked wartime Air Ministry diagram so you can see, as we move through the fuselage, where everything was installed. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - Air Bomber's Compartment 00:38 - Parachute Exit 00:48 - Pilot's Seat 00:54 - Flight Engineer's Panel 01:43 - Navigator's Station 02:01 - Wireless Operator's Station 02:16 - Mainplane Spar 03:19 - Oxygen Bottle Crate 03:22 - Rest Station 03:56 - Reconnaissance Flares 04:44 - Rear Step 05:26 - Sea Markers & Flame Floats 05:38 - Mid Upper Gun Turret FN 50 06:40 - Downward Identification Lights 06:46 - Entrance Step 07:15 - The Elsan Toilet 08:37 - Rear Gun Turret#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – Explore the Port Fuselage! UK Aircraft Explored 2021-12-30 | Here, we shall look at the locations of all the equipment fitted on the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Port Side of the Fuselage. We shall be using my reworked wartime Air Ministry diagram so you can see, as we move through the fuselage, where everything was installed. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - Air Bomber's Compartment 00:38 - Forward Gun Turret 00:48 - Pilot's Seat 00:54 - Flight Engineer's Panel 01:52 - Bomb Bay 02:02 - Navigator's Station 02:12 - Wireless Operator's Station 02:35 - Mainplane Spar 03:33 - Rest Station 04:44 - Rear Step 05:26 - Mid Lower Gun Turret FN 64 05:38 - Mid Upper Gun Turret FN 50 07:48 - Tail Plane 08:37 - Rear Gun Turret#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – Explore the Starboard Fuselage! UK Aircraft Explored 2021-12-23 | Here, we shall look at the locations of all the equipment fitted on the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Starboard Side of the Fuselage. Based on the original wartime Air Ministry Location of Equipment Diagram.I have reworked this huge diagram so you can see, as we move through the fuselage, where everything was installed. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference, and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - Air Bomber's Compartment 00:57 - Flight Engineer's Panel 01:03 - Forward Gun Turret 02:22 - Bomb Bay 03:01 - Mainplane Spar 04:22 - Rear Step 04:55 - Mid Upper Gun Turret 05:02 - Mid Lower Gun Turret 05:53 - DR Compass 05:58 - Entrance Door 07:28 - Tail Plane 08:37 - Rear Gun Turret#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Cooling System UK Aircraft Explored 2021-12-17 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Cooling System. We shall look at wartime diagrams along with my own photographs, taken back in 2003. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Cooling System Overview 01:08 - The Radiator Flap 01:24 - Cabin Heating 03:46 - Heating in the Aircraft 03:58 - The Forward Louvre 04:10 - The Radiator Shutters 04:33 - Coolant Temperature Gauges 04:42 - A Selection of Coolant Related Photographs#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Oil System UK Aircraft Explored 2021-12-10 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Oil System. We shall look at wartime diagrams along with my own photographs, taken back in 2003. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - The Lancaster's Oil System 01:43 - Oil Gauges for Flight Engineer 01:56 - Oil Dilution Buttons 02:17 - The Oil Tanks 03:52 - The Oil Tank Filler Cap 04:10 - Oil Tank Drain Plug 04:52 - Oil Tank Support Structure 06:27 - Oil System-related Photographs#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Engine Cowlings UK Aircraft Explored 2021-12-03 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Engine Cowlings. We shall look at wartime diagrams and my own photographs. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Engine Cowling Overview 01:48 - Engine Cowling Detail Photographs#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Engine Controls UK Aircraft Explored 2021-11-26 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Engine Controls. We shall look at wartime diagrams and photographs. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Join us, as we take a tour of the Lancaster Pilot’s Engine Control Levers and more, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Engine Controls Overview 00:50 - Engine Control Connections 01:07 - Boost Cut-Out Controls 02:41 - Supercharger Controls 03:58 - The Undercarriage Warning Horn 04:08 - Slow Running Cut-Out 05:04 - Hot and Cold Shutters Control 05:51 - Some additional Diagrams#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Hawker Hurricane – Engine Start Up Sequence UK Aircraft Explored 2021-11-19 | Take a tour of the Hawker Hurricane Mk.II’s Cockpit area, as we go through the pilot’s engine starting sequence following the 1940 Air Ministry Manual for the Hurricane Mk.II. UK Aircraft Explored - promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Hurricane Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2009, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Hurricane Mk.I, R4118. Peter Vacher. Hurricane Mk.IIC, LF363. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Hurricane Mk.IIC, PZ865. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Hurricane Mk.XII, Z5410. Historic Aircraft Collection. Hurricane Mk.IIb, BE505. Hangar 11 Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - The Trolley Acc 02:02 - Hand Starting 02:29 - Entering the Aircraft 02:37 - The Preliminaries 03:52 - Starting the Merlin XX 05:08 - Contact!
Avro Lancaster – The Undercarriage UK Aircraft Explored 2021-11-12 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Undercarriage Assembly and systems. We shall look at wartime diagrams and photographs. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. Join us, as we take a tour of the Lancaster’s Undercarriage Assemblies, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introction 00:34 - Lancaster Undercarriage Overview 03:37 - Shock Absorber Struts 05:17 - Tail Wheel Unit 05:49 - The Undercarriage Indicator 06:17 - Undercarriage Indicator Master Switch 07:30 - Undercarriage Warning Horn 08:20 - The Hydraulic System 09:46 - The Undercarriage Lever 10:45 - Main Wheels Emergency System 12:18 - The Pneumatic System 14:14 - THe Brakes System 15:07 - Bonus Undercarriage Photographs#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Main Plane UK Aircraft Explored 2021-11-05 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Main Plane Assembly. We shall look at wartime diagrams and photographs. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. So sit back, as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Main Plane Assembly, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - A Main Plane Overview 02:18 - Barrage Balloon Protection 02:27 - The Spars 03:34 - The Ribs 04:38 - The Centre Plane Section 07:26 - The Outer Plane Section 07:41 - The Front Portion 10:07 - The Trailing Edge 10:47 - The Wing Tip 12:01 - The Ailerons 12:54 - Aileron Trimming Tab 13:16 - The Aileron Balance Tab 13:36 - The Flaps#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Fuselage UK Aircraft Explored 2021-10-29 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Fuselage. We shall look at wartime diagrams and photographs. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. So sit back, as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Fuselage Assembly, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - General Description of the Fuselage 01:44 - Fuselage Construction 02:59 - The Nose Portion 04:40 - The Front Centre Portion 07:28 - The Intermediate Centre Portion 09:09 - The Rear Centre Portion 11:09 - The Rear Fuselage 13:00 - The Bomb Doors 14:53 - The Canopy 15:39 - The Pilot's Seat 16:17 - Seat Armour 16:30 - Flight Engineer's Seat 17:28 - The Navigator's Seat 17:57 - The Wireless Operator's Seat 18:24 - The Rest Seat 19:19 - The Navigator's Table 20:41 - Thanks for Watching#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Tail Unit UK Aircraft Explored 2021-09-24 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Tail Unit. We shall be covering the Tail Plane, Elevator, Tail Fin and Rudder. We shall look at wartime diagrams and photographs helping to tell the story. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals. So sit back, as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Tail Unit, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Tail Unit Overview 01:33 - The Tail Plane 03:39 - The Elevators 05:05 - The Elevator Trimming Tab 05:28 - Elevator Balance Tab 05:53 - The Tail Fins 07:07 - The Rudders 08:01 - The Rudder Trimming Tabs#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Flying Controls UK Aircraft Explored 2021-09-17 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Flying Controls. We shall cover their function and how they operated, along with wartime diagrams and many photographs helping to tell the story. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what the pilot had to do to flying the Lancaster Bomber. So sit back, as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Flying Controls, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Flying Controls Overview 01:32 - The Control Column 02:12 - The Rudder Pedals 02:45 - The Aileron Control System 04:36 - The Elevator Control System 05:56 - The Rudder Control System 06:59 - The Trimming Tab Control Box 07:29 - The Elevator Trimming Tab Control System 08:55 - The Rudder Trimming Tab Control System 10:03 - The Aileron Trimming Tab Control System#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – The Canopy UK Aircraft Explored 2021-09-10 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Canopy. We shall cover its construction, and features along with the de-icing system for the Pilot’s windscreen and Air Bomber’s blister. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what was involved in defending the Lancaster Bomber. So sit back as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Canopy, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Lancaster Canopy Construction 01:18 - The Astrodome 01:43 - The Bubble Sextant 02:19 - The Blackout Curtain 02:37 - The Direct Vision Windows 03:02 - The DF Loop 03:48 - Canopy Emergency Exit 04:07 - Canopy Covers 04:17 - The Window De-icing System 05:01 - Pilot's De-Icing Control 05:46 - De-Icing Nozzles 06:05 - Air Bomber's De-Icing 06:49 - Some Additional Canopy Photographs#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – FN.20 Rear Gun Turret UK Aircraft Explored 2021-09-03 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Frazer Nash FN.20 Rear Gun Turret. We shall cover its construction, the hydraulic system and duties carried out by the Air Gunner, known as ‘Tail End Charlie’. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what was involved in defending the Lancaster Bomber. So sit back as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Rear Gun Turret, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Rear Turret Photographs – Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Royal Air Force official photographer, Forward (F/O), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - FN20 Fuselage Location 00:41 - Support Ring Structure 01:26 - The Ammunition Box System 02:01 - The Ammunition Ducts 02:14 - The DoorStep 02:28 - FN20 Gun Turret Overview 03:03 - Ammunition Round Count 04:06 - The Gun Cradle 04:12 - Air Gunners Guard 04:20 - Empty Cartridge and Link Ejector Chutes 04:29 - Armour Plate Panels 04:46 - The Hydraulic System 05:30 - The Rotation Service Joint 05:43 - The Recuperator 06:28 - Rear Turret Mounting 06:53 - The Accommodation Ring 07:03 - The Turret Drum 07:13 - The Air Gunner's Seat 07:26 - The FN20 Turret Frame 08:10 - The Valve Box 08:25 - The Rotation Stop 08:44 - Hand Rotation Gear 08:57 - The Rotation Lock 09:08 - The Drift Scale 09:27 - The Cupola 10:28 - Turret Access Doors 11:13 - The Gun Cradle 11:41 - Gun Elevation Rams 11:47 - Gun Elevation and Sight Drive 12:26 - The Armour Plate Sections 12:38 - The Sight Radius Arm 12:58 - The Gun Sight 13:08 - Movement of the Gun Cradles 13:19 - Sight Radius Arm Movement 13:30 - Empty Cartridge Cases and Links 13:40 - Palmer Hydraulic Control 13:59 - Electrical Supply to the FN20 Turret 14:05 - Air Gunner's Instrument Panels 14:17 - The External Rotation Valve 14:41 - Turret Oxygen Supply 14:55 - Turret Operational Steps 15:01 - Entering the Turret 15:25 - Power Operation of the Turret 16:29 - Hand Lever Control Instructions 17:18 - Rear Turret Firing Arc#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – FN.64 Mid Lower Gun Turret UK Aircraft Explored 2021-08-27 | Here, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Frazer Nash FN.64 Mid Lower Gun Turret. We shall cover its construction, the hydraulic system and duties carried out by the Air Gunner. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what was involved in defending the Lancaster Bomber. Sit back as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Mid Lower Gun Turret, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Lancaster B Mk.II Image: San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Royal Air Force official photographer, Breeze (Mr), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Crouch F W (Fg Off), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Overview of FN.64 Gun Turret 00:43 - Fuselage Mounting Details 00:59 - The Turret Mounting Ring 01:23 - Hydraulic Supply 02:06 - The FN.64 Field of Fire 02:24 - The Air Gunner 02:35 - The FN64 Turret Construction 03:03 - The Periscopic Gun Sight Type B, Mk.II 03:24 - Browning Gun Cradle 03:45 - Hydraulic Engine Driven Pump 03:57 - The Hydraulic System 04:21 - The Recuperator 04:52 - The Gun Controls 05:03 - Turret Movement 05:22 - The Periscopic Gun Sight in Use 05:33 - Layout of Lens and Prism 05:56 - The Palmer Gun Firing Mechanism 06:11 - The Ammunition Boxes 06:46 - Gun Firing interrupter Mechanism 07:01 - Electrical Supply to the Turret 07:18 - Oxygen Supply to the Turret 07:32 - Quick Release of the Turret#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – FN.50 Mid Upper Gun Turret UK Aircraft Explored 2021-08-20 | Today, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Frazer Nash FN.50 Mid Upper Gun Turret. We shall cover its construction, the hydraulic system and duties carried out by the Air Gunner. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what was involved in defending the Lancaster Bomber. So sit back as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Mid-Upper Gun Turret, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - FN.50 Mid Upper Turret Overview 00:42 - Fuselage Mounting 01:12 - The Turret Step 01:32 - The Cupola 01:48 - The Gun Cradle 02:12 - The Gun Elevation Rams 02:30 - The Turret Drum 03:04 - The Arch Frame 03:17 - The Gunsight 03:33 - Hydraulic Motor & Ring 04:00 - The Hydraulic Pump 04:07 - The Hydraulic System 04:30 - The Recuperator 05:09 - The Valve Box 05:31 - Gun Travel Interrupter Mechanism 05:45 - The Taboo Track 06:09 - Palmer Firing Controls 06:35 - Gun Firing Interrupter Mechanism 07:08 - Hand Rotation Gear 07:24 - Rotation Restrictor Valve 08:02 - The Ammunition Boxes 08:24 - Filling the Ammunition Boxes 09:50 - Loading the Guns 10:42 - The Oxygen System 11:08 - The Instrument Panel 11:24 - FN.50 Wiring Diagram 12:06 - The Air Gunner's Seat 12:58 - Turret Sequence of Operations 13:49 - Operating the Control Handles 14:36 - Firing the Guns 15:17 - Additional Photographs 15:22 - Armour Plate for Gun Turret#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – FN.5 Forward Gun Turret UK Aircraft Explored 2021-08-13 | Today, we shall look at the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Frazer Nash FN.5 Forward Gun Turret. We shall cover its construction, the hydraulic system and duties carried out by the Air Gunner. We shall refer to extracts from the wartime Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what was involved in defending the Lancaster Bomber. So sit back as we take you on a tour of the Lancaster’s Forward Gun Turret, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Frazer Nash FN.5 Gun Turret Overview 01:07 - Browning Gun Mounting 01:45 - Gunner's Seat 01:58 - The Cupola 02:41 - The Gun Slots 02:58 - The Gunsight 03:40 - Turret Control Handles 04:00 - The Rotating Service Joint 04:57 - Palmer Controls 05:25 - Hydraulic Pump 05:32 - The Recuperator 05:47 - Ammunition Boxes 06:29 - Gun Turret Operation 07:34 - Passage from the Turret 07:59 - Landing and Takeoff Positions 08:20 - Additional Photographs and Details 08:23 - Turret Firing Arcs 08:39 - Hydraulic AP Diagrams#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – Emergency Procedures UK Aircraft Explored 2021-08-06 | Here, we look at the Emergency Procedures that would be carried out by Avro Lancaster Bomber crews. We cover engine failure of one or two engines, feathering the propeller, Damage by enemy action, Undercarriage and Flap Emergency operations, Bomb Door lowering in an emergency, Bomb and Fuel Jettisoning, Parachute and Crash Exits. Also, the Dinghy and ditching the Lancaster, fire extinguisher use both for engines and by hand. We also look at the Signal flare pistol and cartridges, parachutes, Emergency packs, Kite, Crash axes and first-aid equipment stowage. There’s a lot to cover, and we shall refer to extracts from the 1943 Air Ministry manuals, to give you an idea what bomber crews had to do in an emergency situation. So join us, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference, and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Lancaster Taking Off: Brock F J (F/O), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Engine Failure during Take-off 01:23 - Engine Failure in Flight 02:08 - Handling on Three Engines 02:37 - Landing on Three Engines 03:11 - Handling on Two Engines 03:38 - Landing on Two Engines 04:32 - Fuel System 05:04 - Practice Feathering 05:20 - Emergency Feathering 06:05 - Engine Auxiliaries affected by Featherin 07:05 - Unfeathering 08:00 - Damage by Enemy Action 08:04 - Fires 08:09 - Flight Engineer's Checks 09:07 - Undercarriage Emergency Operation 10:12 - Flaps Emergency Operation 10:59 - Bomb Doors Emergency Operation 11:41 - Bomb Jettisoning 12:06 - Fuel Jettisoning 13:07 - Parachute Exits 13:28 - Crash Exits 13:45 - Dinghy and Ditching 14:37 - Dinghy Type J AP Diagrams 14:50 - Folding the Dinghy 14:58 - The Dinghy Radio Set 15:21 - Engine Fire Extinguishers 15:59 - Hand Graviner Fire Extinguishers 16:33 - The Signal Pistol 17:05 - Signal Cartridge Stowage 17:15 - Parachutes 17:59 - Static Line for Parachuting Wounded Men 19:30 - The Emergency Pack 19:49 - Projectible Kite Container 19:57 - Crash Axes 20:08 - Incendiary Bombs 20:17 - First Aid Equipment and Stowage#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster – Cockpit Procedures UK Aircraft Explored 2021-07-30 | Join us as we look at some of the Avro Lancaster Bomber’s Cockpit Procedures related to the Engine, Fuel and Undercarriage Controls. We shall refer to extracts from the 1943 Air Ministry manuals, to give you a glimpse of what was involved in controlling the Lancaster Bomber. So sit back and enjoy this tour of some of the cockpit areas in the iconic Avro Lancaster, as we embark on a journey aimed at promoting UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - The Master Engine Cocks 00:51 - The Fuel Tank Selector Cocks 01:01 - The Cross Feed Cock 01:14 - Fuel Contents Gauge Switch 01:37 - Fuel Pressure Warning Lights 02:11 - The Heywood Compressor 02:16 - Pneumatic Air Bottle 02:49 - The Triple Pressure Gauge 03:04 - The Vacuum Pump 03:18 - The Change Over Cock 03:36 - The Bombsight Mk XIV 03:42 - The RAE Compressor 03:47 - Mk IV Automatic Controls 03:51 - The Bombsight Computor Mk XIV 04:03 - Ground Flight Switch 04:14 - The Trolley Acc 04:20 - General Services Panel 04:28 - The Trimming Tab Controls 04:43 - Undercarriage Control Lever 05:12 - Undercarriage Indicator 05:32 - Undercarriage Indicator Switch 06:03 - Undercarriage Warning Horn 06:22 - Flap Control 06:30 - The Flap Indicator 07:19 - Bomb Doors Control Lever 07:40 - Bomb Bay Portholes 07:47 - Bomb Bay Doors 08:12 - Bomb Doors after Landing 08:27 - The Engine Controls 08:29 - Throttle Levers 09:04 - Boost Control Cut Out 10:05 - Carburettor Slow Running Cut-Outs 10:46 - Slow Running Cut Out Switches 11:10 - Propeller Speed Control Levers 11:20 - The Feathering Buttons 11:56 - M Ratio Position 11:59 - Supercharger Gear Change Control Panel 12:18 - Radiator Shutter Switches 12:41 - Carburettor Air Intake Heat Control 12:55 - Carburettor Ice Guards#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Avro Lancaster - An Overview UK Aircraft Explored 2021-07-23 | Explore the Avro Lancaster Bomber as we cover extracts from the 1943 Air Ministry introduction to the mighty Lanc. We shall cover the Rolls-Royce Merlin XX, the gun turrets and crew positions, along with a look at the various points of interest that will be covered in much greater detail in future videos. So sit back and enjoy this tour of the mighty Avro Lancaster, as we embark on a journey to promote UK Aviation Heritage. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum. Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Bomb Trolley Image: Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - The Avro Lancaster 01:07 - Crew Positions 01:29 - The Fuselage 01:47 - Transportation Portions 02:16 - The Main Plane 02:38 - Balloon Cable Cutters 02:46 - Fuel Tanks 02:57 - The Main Wheel Units 03:04 - The Tail Plane 03:14 - The Entrance Door 03:31 - The Flying Controls 04:09 - The Flaps 04:17 - The Main Wheels 04:25 - The Tail Wheel Unit 04:50 - Emergency Air Bottles 04:57 - The Engine Assemblies 05:07 - Fuel Tanks 05:23 - The Oil Tank 05:30 - The Propeller 05:36 - The Radiator 05:55 - The Hydraulic Pumps 06:16 - Hydraulic Pumps for Gun Turrets 06:34 - The RAE Compressor 06:43 - The Heywood Compressor 06:59 - The Vacuum Pumps 07:08 - The Trolley Accumulator 07:20 - The FN5 Front Gun Turret 07:31 - The FN50 Mid Upper Gun Turret 07:35 - The FN64 Mid Lower Gun Turret 07:41 - The FN20 Rear Gun Turret 07:46 - The Bomb Bay 08:09 - The Electrical Generators 08:36 - The Electrical Services Panel 08:50 - The Radio Equipment 09:14 - Beam Approach 09:25 - De-Icing Equipment#lancasterbomber #avrolancaster #ukaircraftexplored
Spitfire Mk V – Merlin Engine Photo Tour UK Aircraft Explored 2021-07-16 | Take a look at three great Spitfire Mk.V fighters in our Merlin Engine related Photo Tour. We cover an overview of the Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine along with exhausts, Hydraulics, Generator, Radiator and Oil Cooler and Carburettor Intake and much more. Great for super detailing your models. Whether you are a Spitfire enthusiast or scale modeller, you’ll find some great detail here. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120 07:40 - Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597 10:44 - Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501
Spitfire Mk V - Merlin 45 Engine UK Aircraft Explored 2021-07-09 | How was the Spitfire Mk Vs iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 engine built? Here, we shall look at the Merlin 45 engine as fitted to early Spitfire Mk V aircraft. We shall cover the Rolls-Royce Merlin’s construction, and look at its components such as Carburettor, Coolant, Fuel and Oil Pumps, the Exhaust and Generator and ignition system. This in-depth story will be told using my many re-worked wartime AP diagrams – recreated in colour. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive in! Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Unpacking the Merlin Engine 01:27 - Leading Particulars for the Merlin 45 02:06 - Merlin 45 Overview 03:37 - Merlin 45 Key Components 03:43 - The Cylinders 04:36 - The Valves 05:17 - Camshaft and Rocker 05:58 - Engine Speed Indicator Drive 06:25 - The Exhaust Manifolds 07:48 - The Pistons 08:00 - The Connecting Rods 08:37 - The Crankshaft 08:54 - The Crankcase 09:29 - The Reduction Gear 10:43 - The Wheelcase Assembly 11:25 - The Coolant Pump 11:49 - The Fuel Pumps Unit 12:29 - The Fuel De-Aerator Unit 12:59 - The Electric Generator Drive 13:30 - The Hand and Electric Turning Gear 14:11 - The Supercharger Assembly 15:37 - The Gear Casing Assembly 16:10 - The Carburettors 17:29 - The Slow Running System 17:53 - The Automatic Boost Control 18:45 - The Induction System 19:52 - The Lubrication System 21:04 - The Oil Pumps 22:11 - The Relief Valves Unit 22:42 - The Ignition System 22:47 - The Magnetos 23:24 - The Ignition Cables and Fittings
Spitfire Mk V – Armament Photo Tour UK Aircraft Explored 2021-07-02 | Take a look at four great Spitfire Mk V fighters in our Armament related Photo Tour. Whether you are a Spitfire enthusiast or scale modeller, you’ll find some great detail here. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120 03:52 - Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597 07:52 - Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501 10:48 - Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910
Avro Lancaster – Engine Start Up Sequence UK Aircraft Explored 2021-06-25 | How do you start the mighty Avro Lancaster Bomber? Take our tour of the Avro Lancaster, as we go through the Pilot and Flight Engineer’s wartime engine starting sequence following the 1944 Air Ministry Pilot’s Notes for the Lancaster Bomber.UK Aircraft Explored - promoting UK Aviation Heritage.Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London.Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Lancaster Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2004, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos.Lancaster B.Mk.I, PA474. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.Lancaster B.Mk.I, R5868. Royal Air Force Museum, London.Lancaster B. Mk.III, DV372. Imperial War Museum.Lancaster B.Mk.X, KB889. Imperial War Museum, Duxford.Lancaster B.Mk.VII, NX611. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.The Norman Groom & Jeremy Hall Lancaster Nose Sections.The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.The National Archives, London.The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use.Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681Artist: http://incompetech.com
Spitfire Mk V – 20mm Hispano Cannon UK Aircraft Explored 2021-06-18 | Take an in-depth look at the Spitfire’s Hispano 20mm Cannon and its installation in the Spitfire VB and VC fighter . We shall look at the how the Hispano Cannon worked and was installed in the Spitfire Mk.V. We shall also take a look at how the Hispano Belt Feed Mechanism and the 20mm Ammunition. I shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manuals and show my relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - 20mm Hispano Cannon Details 01:17 - Drum Magazine 02:57 - Pneumatic Firing System 03:17 - The Belt Feed Mechanism 05:21 - 20mm Hispano Ammunition 05:54 - Spitfire Mk.Vb Wing Armament Installatio 09:27 - Spitfire Mk.Vc Wing Armament Installatio 15:01 - Bonus Hispano Photographs
Spitfire Mk V – The Browning Gun UK Aircraft Explored 2021-06-11 | Take an in-depth look at the Spitfire’s Browning 303 Gun and its installation in the Spitfire VA fighter. We shall look at how the Browning Gun was installed in the Spitfire, and how the Browning worked. We shall also take a look at how the Browing .303 Ammunition Links worked and the tools used by the armourer. I shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manuals and show my relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference, and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Browning Gun Overview 01:22 - The Rear Sear Unit 01:28 - Fire & Safe Unit 01:35 - Pneumatic System 01:59 - Gun Operation 02:33 - Ammunition Chutes 03:02 - Disposition of Armament 03:17 - Ammunition Belt and Links 05:40 - Jackson Belt-Positioning Machine 05:49 - Armourer's Link Alignment Tool 05:54 - Wray Gun Alignment Instrument 06:36 - Spitfire Mk.VA Gun Installation 06:48 - The Gun Tunnels 06:51 - The Ammunition Boxes 07:07 - Underwing Gun Access 07:17 - Upper Wing Gun Access 07:29 - Fitting the Browning Gun 07:42 - Attachment Forks 08:45 - Installing the Browning Gun 09:17 - Fitting the Ammunition Boxes 10:16 - Doped Fabric Gun Covers 10:37 - Gun Heating System 11:15 - Additional Browning Gun Detailed Views 12:37 - Thank you for Watching
Spitfire Mk V – G45 Camera Gun UK Aircraft Explored 2021-06-04 | Take an in-depth look at the Spitfire’s G45 Camera Gun . We shall look at how it was installed in the Spitfire, and how the camera worked. We shall also take a look at some wartime camera gun footage and how the Armourer titled the film. I shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manuals and show my relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Gun Camera Footage License: Imperial War Museum, London. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Williamson Camera Guns 00:42 - G42B Camera Gun 00:50 - G45 Camera Gun enters Service 01:11 - G45 Camera Gun Overview 02:18 - G45 Camera Gun and the Spitfire Mk.V 03:35 - Footage Indicator Type 45 04:17 - The Gun Firing Button 04:54 - Camera Push Switch 05:05 - Wartime G45 Camera Gun Footage 06:24 - G45 Camera Gun Description 07:44 - The Film Magazine 08:32 - The Claw Mechanism 09:09 - 24 and 12 Volt Cameras 09:22 - G45 Construction and Design 09:54 - The Lens Heater System 10:50 - Focal Length Colour Bands 11:21 - Footage Indicator Type 45 Operation 12:04 - G45 Camera Mounting 12:36 - Loading the Magazine 12:55 - Electrical Plug Locations 13:14 - G45 Sighting Unit Overview 13:58 - G45 Titling Unit 15:55 - G45 Camera fitted to Hawker Hurricane 16:12 - G45 Camera Fitted to Mosquito 16:28 - Wartime G45 Film Footage
Spitfire Mk V – Gun Sight Mk II UK Aircraft Explored 2021-05-28 | Take an in-depth look at the Spitfire’s Gun Sight Mark 2. We shall look at the Reflector and the Projector Mk.I units. We shall also look at the Gravity Drop, Harmonization of the guns and Deflection Angles. I shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manuals and show my relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - A brief History 00:43 - Gloster Gladiator 01:06 - The Purpose of the Gun Sight 01:22 - Gravity Drop 01:32 - Effect of Harmonization 01:50 - The Deflection Angle 02:23 - Gun Sight Projector Type I Mark I 03:27 - The Gun Sight Graticule 04:41 - The Gun Sight Lamp 05:54 - Gun Sight Wiring Diagram 06:14 - The Dimmer Switch 07:21 - The Gunsight Lens System 08:04 - The Range Estimating Mechanism 08:14 - The Gratical Ring 08:41 - The Range and Base Heads 09:57 - Targetting with Range Scales 10:24 - Gun Sight Reflector Type I Mark II 11:37 - The Reflector Glass 12:02 - The Rubber Crash Pad 12:22 - Reflector Type I Mark I 12:34 - Early Dimming Screen 12:54 - Spitfire Mk.V Dimming Sun Screen
Spitfire Mk V – The Propeller UK Aircraft Explored 2021-05-21 | Take an in-depth look at the Spitfire’s Propeller. We cover the Rotol and De Havilland Props. We shall refer to the Air Ministry Manuals and show my relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Engine Drive Shaft 01:03 - Rotol RX5/10 Propller 03:18 - Jablo Wood Blades 04:40 - AX6/1 Governor Unit 05:46 - CSA Propeller Spinner 06:24 - Locking the Spinner 07:56 - The 5/39 de Havilland Propeller 09:03 - AX6/1 Governor Unit Operation 11:04 - Blade Pitch 12:12 - de Havilland Spinner 12:21 - Locking the Spinner 13:19 - Propeller Spider 13:37 - Propeller Hub 13:46 - Counterweights 14:49 - Packing of Propeller 15:11 - Packing of Spinner 15:47 - Ground Crew Propeller Tools
Spitfire Mk V – The Fuel System UK Aircraft Explored 2021-05-14 | Ever wondered how to re-fuel a Spitfire? Here, we will go through the Spitfire Mk V’s Fuel System and much more. We shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manual for the Spitfire Mk V and show relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Intrduction 00:34 - Wartime Fuel System Overview 00:43 - Lower Fuel Tank 00:53 - Upper Fuel Tank 01:09 - Fuel Cock Types 01:36 - Fuel Tank Armour Plate 01:51 - Fuel Vent Pipes 02:19 - The Fuel Contents Gauge 02:31 - Immersed Fuel Pump 02:52 - Fuel System changes on later Spitfire Vs 03:14 - The Ki-Gass Fuel Primer 03:42 - The Earlier Fuel Cocks System 04:27 - The Fuel Tanks 04:31 - The Upper Fuel Tank 04:56 - The Lower Tank 05:23 - Filling the Fuel Tanks 05:45 - A Tool for Ground Crews 05:53 - Fuel Dipstick 06:03 - Fuel Tank Filter 06:07 - Inside the Fuel Tank 06:30 - Fuel Tank Drain 07:00 - Long Range Drop Tanks 07:02 - 30 & 90 Gallon Drop Tanks 07:21 - Fuel Tank Jettison Controls 07:34 - The 170 Gallon Long Range Tank
Spitfire Mk V – The Cooling System UK Aircraft Explored 2021-05-07 | Here, we are looking at the Spitfire Mk V’s Cooling System. So, if you want to know how the mighty Merlin keeps cool – you’ve come to the right place! We shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manual for the Spitfire Mk V and show relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Coolant Details 00:47 - The Header Tank 00:56 - Coolant Main Pipe 01:09 - The Thermostat 01:23 - Starboard Mainplane 01:34 - The Coolant Pump 01:48 - Filling the Header Tank 02:05 - The Relief Valve 02:19 - The Vent Pipe 02:41 - The Radiator 02:53 - The Radiator Fairing 03:03 - Radiator Flap 03:10 - Radiator Flap Control 04:02 - Gun Heating Ducts 04:19 - Bonus Views of the Radiator 04:29 - Spitfire Fly-by Sound
Spitfire Mk V – The Oil System UK Aircraft Explored 2021-04-30 | Join us, as we look at the Spitfire Mk V’s Oil System. We shall refer to the 1942 Air Ministry Manual for the Spitfire Mk V and show relevant re-worked colour AP diagrams. Textual extracts from Air Ministry Air Publications are Crown Copyright and transcribed with the kind permission of the National Archives, London. All colour diagrams are based on original Air Ministry Air Publications mono illustrations and transcribed into colour by Bryan Atkinson with the permission of the National Archives, London. Thanks must also be given to the following superb organisations for their kind support when Bryan Atkinson originally developed The Spitfire Mk V Explored PC CD-ROM back in 2005, all are listed below and are included once again in this series of videos. Spitfire Mk.Vb, AB910. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BL614. Royal Air Force Museum, London. Spitfire Mk.Vb, BM597. The Historic Aircraft Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vb, EP120. The Fighter Collection. Spitfire Mk.Vc, AR501. The Shuttleworth Collection. The Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. The National Archives, London. The material contained in this video is intended for historical, reference and entertainment value only, and is not to be construed as usable for aircraft or component restoration, maintenance, or use. Consort for Brass - Classical Rousing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100681 Artist: http://incompetech.com Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Oil Tank Capacities 00:52 - Oil Tank Mounting 01:10 - Later Oil Tanks 01:24 - Oil Supply 01:35 - Oil Filter 01:58 - Port Mainplane 02:07 - Aft Oil Cooler 02:16 - Forward Cooler 02:45 - Worth Oil Dilution Valve 03:14 - The Oil Vent Pipe 03:34 - The Oil Coolers 03:59 - Oil Cooler Drain Plugs 04:14 - Oil Cooler Fairing Details 04:31 - The Oil Tank Filling Point
