Comments for And now for something completely different.

And now for something completely different.

2006-08-12T15:49:02Z

Let's see how many aircraft grognards still hang out around here. There used to be quite a few, though I've been neglecting them of late, what with my Navy and ordnance kick.

Last time I ran a "Name this cockpit" post, it took, oh about 15 minutes. But that was on a workday. Lessee how long it takes today.

Hi-res version here.

Comment from Cricket on 2006-08-13

2006-08-14T03:00:36Z

It is the cockpit of Luke Skywalker's X-wing fighter, used by the rebel alliance against the Russian Empire. Or Darth Vader's TIE fighter...or Anakin's pod racer...oooh the possibilities are endless.

Comment from Trias on 2006-08-13

2006-08-13T14:56:07Z

Hardly a challenge for them huh. Next time take a snap of the dirt on the floor or something maybe drag it out to 30 mins.

Comment from Cowboy Blob on 2006-08-12

2006-08-13T03:07:15Z

Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib...it's almost the same pic. http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/wwii/books/cockpit/Hawker%20Typhoon%20Mk%20IB.jpg

Comment from LarryK on 2006-08-12

2006-08-13T02:52:16Z

I agree. It is the cockpit of a TempestV. Oddly enough the best picture I could find of the cockpit was from a flight simulator game site.

Comment from Gwedd on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T22:49:18Z

Comrades, I'll vote for a Tempest.... used what was basically a Spitfire attitude instrument panel in the center section, which is why you have a rounded-edged panel mounted over a rectangular cut-out. see here: http://www.dbalsa.com/cockpits/typhoon_tempest.htm and here: http://www.hawkertempest.se/quiz.htm Respects, AW1 Tim

Comment from J.M. Heinrichs on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T21:19:51Z

It's a Spitfire. Similar to this one: 'http://www.spitcrazy.com/jerrybilling.htm ... in which cockpit I have sat ... Cheers

Comment from Greg on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T20:22:50Z

I'd say that looks like a Spitfire cockpit. If you look closely at the left side of the picture, you can just see the edge of what appears to be the pilot access door.

Comment from Casey Tompkins on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T19:39:58Z

No, I don't think it's a Typhoon/Tempest either. Have to leave for work, so I'll stick with Fury for now. ;)

Comment from Casey Tompkins on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T19:34:50Z

No, it's not a Hurrie. I was going to say Fury myself, but maybe a Tempest.

Comment from Cowboy Blob on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T17:50:08Z

Typhooooooon!

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T16:14:01Z

I see the airplane guys still hang out!

Comment from jwxspoon on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T16:07:09Z

It's definitely WW2 Brit - I'd say a Spitfire or possibly a Typhoon. jw

Comment from Outlaw 13 on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T15:59:56Z

Looks like a Hawker Hurricane to me. To quote a great movie: "TAKKA...TAKKKA....TAKKA!" Beware the Hun in the Sun!