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Just an update, a couple of additions, but not on display yet, A Vampire, a Macchi to be mounted outside on pole and a Sabre.
Hiding inside one hanger is a Corsair, last one I saw had just...

I agree Salt Flat, I was wondering how Roger got into my workshop.

Now that's a great find.

After re=reading your post, I had another look at my sight.
You may be in the same boat as me, although my lever is free to rotate, the split spring base of the lever is not gripping the screw it...

The lever rotates forward to allow the sight full rotation. However, on the right side just in front of the windage knob, there is an adjustment screw which if too tight, will give you grief.

I feel like jamming a pill into a rifle just so we can push it out and bring this thread to a climax:sos:

Hey MJ, good to see you are ok, take care mate.

Sorry Bob, I was only stirring
Kev.

Sounds great Bob, what happened to the pic's?

Unknown sight, well made.
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,,,,there is one bloody file it will not upload, I will try again later.
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Now now Cinders, between you and Bindi you make my eyes water.......with laughter.
We have been undercutting the rabbit proof fence for years,trying to create a moat to keep you out.
Just like...

Good onya Bob, heres for good lift under your wings.

.......and another headscratcher, looks familiar, Mues? Motty ?
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well it looks like they borrowed heavily from each other
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I will admit I may be partially to blame,when we first got to the Airport I dropped the wife off at the Heli Pad, I quipped to one of the pilots doing load checking that they might need a bigger...

Purchased from US in jan.2024 by Paul Bennet Air Shows.
Ex Iraqi Airforce (Bagdad Fury)

FB Mkll, re-engined with Wright R3350 replacing the British Centaurus

Flown and raced in US as...

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Gotta tell ya, I'm feeling a bit sore this morning.
The missus and I were at the Airshow yesterday.....loverly warm day, enjoying myself.

Sitting next to a younger ex RAAF chap and chatting, he...

Nah Pete, a Mirage. the missus and the dog needed a rest (both a bit on the heavy side.....but I'd never say that)
How's your lot going?

Strikemaster. another shot shows Vampire...

The 3rd minute sight is specifically for Metric targets, as opposed to the standard 1/2 minute sight primarily used with Yardage.
The 1/4 minute sight was originally used with smallbore, but as...

I asked these questions on Gunboards, maybe I can get a result here.
A request from the Australian Military in 1913 to Harry Motton for assistance with sights for the Martini Enfield, a follow up...

For some reason I am having a hard time uploading files
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Pre Airshow peek.
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Yeah it's a number 9, just showing the similarities of the early sight.