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 Post subject: Inside a Sunderland!
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Inside a Sunderland!

VERY nice pictures inside the MOTAT Sunderland.

I will try to find the background on the veterans. Looks like a nice story.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/albums/72157671451961983
https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/albums/72157674261841015

Seem to be having a bit of fun lately. Points to whom identifies what I see on the last picture of the first album!!! See the last pic at the end of my post.

ImageJim McHerron & Barrie Irvine outside Sunderland Q-Queenie by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

ImageMOTAT16_6186flr by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

ImageMOTAT16_6191flr by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

ImageSunderland Turret by Errol Cavit, on Flickr


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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it is the back side of the nose turret, looks like it would be a bit drafty behind the turret,

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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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LOL...close Mike.

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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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So are you wanting help in finding the podcast with the interviews that Dave Homewood did with them while we were inside?


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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That would be great Errol!


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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I spent some time inside the one at the Southampton Hall of Aviation (now renamed). It is well fitted out with a civilian interior. Looked ready to go! A very nice display.


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Page with has a talk by Barrie Irvine, along with Youtube links for the Sunderland visit and some footage from the 1950's.

http://cambridgeairforce.org.nz/WONZSho ... ie-irvine/

The Sunderland has since had it's exterior refurbishment completed, and is indoors at MOTAT. A refurbished front turret was fitted several weeks ago. Restoration of the interior continues.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/a ... 640759327/


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Lovely pics of the restoration Errol! Thank you for sharing.

The innards details are impressive.

Edit: Glad they are now both inside and love you Flickr albums Errol!!!!


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Matt Gunsch wrote:
it is the back side of the nose turret, looks like it would be a bit drafty behind the turret,


I thought the same thing! Perhaps the tail turret??


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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sandiego89 wrote:
Matt Gunsch wrote:
it is the back side of the nose turret, looks like it would be a bit drafty behind the turret,


I thought the same thing! Perhaps the tail turret??


No, it is the front turret, which slides back into the fuselage.

https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fo ... 9.jpg.info

https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fo ... 0.jpg.info

This the the level below the turret, note the movable step

ImageSunderland lower forward compartment by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Note grappling hook on the right I mean starboard side, and access to the turret in the forward position. The anchor is further aft.
https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fo ... 9.jpg.info


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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I see it is a vintage item also! Have not seen one of those in years!!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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What is that crank for?


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 Post subject: Re: Inside a Sunderland!
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lucky52 wrote:
What is that crank for?


Part of the winch in the lower foreground. See the 5 foot high anchor to the right (there is a clearer photo of it in my album).


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