Strange bit of kit that needs id.

Capt.Sensible · 01-06-2007, 02:21 PM

The object pictured here was lying on the surface of the former ‘Site No.4’ at Stansted Airport three months ago. This site is clearly shown on Air Ministry plan no 2495/45 (dated July 1945) as a workshop area on the perimeter of what was for most of the war a USAF facility. The object looks a bit like a JCB or slew tooth, decorated with patterns of weld. I suppose it could be agicultural in origin but I am curious to see if anyone recognises it as a ' No.17a Retaining Plunger type b' or some such. Any comments would be gratefully received.

CS

spidge · 01-06-2007, 03:57 PM

Capt.Sensible · 01-06-2007, 04:14 PM

Yes, I fear it may well be

but nothing ventured, nothing gained

CS

Doc · 02-06-2007, 08:10 AM

Looks to me like a tooth off the bucket of a scoop loader (construction equipment, not particularly military). Doc

Capt.Sensible · 04-06-2007, 12:14 PM

Yes, I think it is the most likely, if slightly boring, option. Thanks for looking, Doc.

CS

40th Alabama · 08-10-2007, 01:36 AM

Looks like a tooth to a backhoe (excavator) bucket to me.

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01-06-2007, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Capt.Sensible Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Directly above the centre of the earth... Posts: 407	Yes, I fear it may well be but nothing ventured, nothing gained CS

02-06-2007, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Doc Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 108	Looks to me like a tooth off the bucket of a scoop loader (construction equipment, not particularly military). Doc

04-06-2007, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Capt.Sensible Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Directly above the centre of the earth... Posts: 407	Yes, I think it is the most likely, if slightly boring, option. Thanks for looking, Doc. CS

08-10-2007, 01:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
40th Alabama Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 96	Looks like a tooth to a backhoe (excavator) bucket to me.

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