Aircraft hatch found in the desert

Desert Explorer · **Joined:** Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:33 pm **Posts:** 2

I recently found part of an aircraft hatch out in the Mojave desert near Edwards Air Force Base. Several part numbers have been found on the latch and other components. Some of those numbers are 233626-2 (inner latch), 237223 ( outer latch), 233649-L lock frame. I have searched all of these numbers and come up with 0 results. Attached is a photo of the find. If you have any ideas on what this came from please let us know. Thanks, Chad

43-2195 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:44 am

Side opening latch for the top canopy of a early Lockheed P-38. Changed to a rear opening canopy during the F model production run. Quite rare and valuable. Let me know if you want to sell it.

quemerford · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:19 pm **Posts:** 1610

Ring TIGHAR! Time for another expenses-paid holiday.

jtramo · **Joined:** Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:39 pm **Posts:** 359

Ohhh it has a key lock!

"excuse me ladies, has anyone seen my P-38 keys?"

43-2195 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:14 am

PM sent

Desert Explorer · **Joined:** Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:33 pm **Posts:** 2

43-2195

I can't seem to reply to your PMs, I don't have enough authority to do so.

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