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Condor68
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Javelin control column

Post by Condor68 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:33 pm

Not sure if this is the right section but I was given a control column for a Javelin when 228OCU disbanded at Leuchars in the 60`s.Always wondered about its history .Would appreciatte any clues about where to start as it has quite a few numbers on it.

Keith

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Re: Javelin control column

Post by Sparts99 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:05 pm

Any numbers look like an aircraft serial number ? Something like XHfollowed by a 3 digit number ?
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Re: Javelin control column

Post by GOOSE » Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:47 am

Why not post a picture or two mate?

Be interesting to see. ;)

SteveW62
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Re: Javelin control column

Post by SteveW62 » Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:26 pm


There should be a "plate" screwed to the bottom of the stick. This will have a number something like AC60150 ( AC & then a 5 digit number ). As far as I know there are quite a few Javelin Stick tops, each with a different number. The AC61050 was only fitted to the T3 trainer ( according to my notes ... from a secret source ! )

Here's the top of my AC61050
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& here's the plate I'm referring to
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Give us some more info !


My dad flew Javelins out of Leuchars in the early 60's ( 29 Sqn ) - he may have used your stick top !

Condor68
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Re: Javelin control column

Post by Condor68 » Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:42 pm

Sorrry Goose looking for some info found your request for a couple pics of the Javelin control column.Once I figure out how to do it I will send them

Keith

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Re: Javelin control column

Post by Sparts99 » Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:38 am

Yes post up a few pics, I know someone who might be able to help.
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Condor68
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Re: Javelin control column

Post by Condor68 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:14 pm

It looks exactly like the one in the previous pics..number is AC14284 ISS NO 58561 on the plate and AC14323 embossed on the grip. What looks like S1/JAV4811J 462 has been handwritten on it.

Keith

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Re: Javelin control column

Post by Condor68 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:21 pm

Steve Should have added I probably watched your dad .When they took of they usually headed over Carnoustie at fairly low level.It was what started my interest in aircraft so its your dads fault.As well as the column I got a picture of the CO`S non camo Javelin and a photo of the instructors at the time of disbanding.Dont know if your dad would be on it?

Keith

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