A few finds from the airfield dump
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
John,
You've got some very nice finds there, I assume all found without the use of your MD. Its always a good feeling to find great items like the button with nothing more than attentive eyes. I think your right about the .50 cal clip have you tried one for fit?
Cheers.
LUCKYSTRIKE
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
John
Not bad for a couple of hours,did you have to dig deep?
Simon
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
Some nice finds WH. It is definitely a 50cal link.
I am doubtful the bloke you spoke to is correct about it being a post war dump. If it was, I don't think it would have random cartridge cases and links. Why would they chuck them in a dump in the 50's ? This seems much more like general refuse to me and not 'closure' refuse.
Steve T
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
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Steve T
Some nice finds WH. It is definitely a 50cal link.
I am doubtful the bloke you spoke to is correct about it being a post war dump. If it was, I don't think it would have random cartridge cases and links. Why would they chuck them in a dump in the 50's ? This seems much more like general refuse to me and not 'closure' refuse.
Steve T
Hi Steve, I think he was correct, All the stuff is wartime but was thrown out in the 50's when they had a clear out and pulled the buildings down. As LS said before it would be odd to have the dump next to the runway when it was in use, with all the birds flying around surely that would be a risk.
Cheers
John
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
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LUCKYSTRIKE
John,
You've got some very nice finds there, I assume all found without the use of your MD. Its always a good feeling to find great items like the button with nothing more than attentive eyes. I think your right about the .50 cal clip have you tried one for fit?
Cheers.
LUCKYSTRIKE
Just using the pick tool, lots of stuff lying on surface. I'm pleased with the button an the .50cal fits in nicely
John
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
Hi WH - the last item looks like a brake pad retaining clip - probably from an aircraft
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Re: A few finds from the airfield dump
FB = Filton Bristol i.e. the Bristol aero factory at Filton.
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