RAF Man of Mystery

[FlyTexas]

Came across this photo today. Appears to be an RAF airman with some sort of instrument hanging around his neck. Can't really tell what the instrument is but I'd bet Mike would gladly add it to his collection of wartime doohickeys.


Brian

[511Flyer]

HALO?

[DaveB]

Not sure about HALO Den but it sure looks like some sort of altitude test/evolution has taken or is about to take place

ATB
DaveB

[Archer]

According to the IWM:

METEOROLOGICAL FLIGHT FOR THE NAVY. MAY 1942, NAVAL AIR STATION, HATSTON. A FLEET AIR ARM FAIREY SWORDFISH BEING PREPARED FOR A "MET" FLIGHT/ The Air Gunner prepared for the flight with the barometer strapped to his chest. © IWM (A 8583)

[DaveB]

That would do it Jelle

Now why the hell couldn't Brian have done that. The shot is clearly marked IWM


ATB
DaveB

[FlyTexas]

That would do it Jelle

Now why the hell couldn't Brian have done that. The shot is clearly marked IWM


ATB
DaveB

I was too busy trying to figure out what was...aww, never mind. Thanks for solving the mystery, Jelle.
Next up...'The British Airways Rivet of Intrigue'.

Brian

[Airspeed]

I thought it looked like a barometer, but when I scrolled down to say that, the whole thing was over already.

[FlyTexas]

It would still look smart in your collection, if you could find one.

Brian

[Airspeed]

Can't argue with that, Brian!