Original RAF Spitfire parts have started arriving

Some of the new old stock (NOS) Spitfire parts have started arriving from over seas. They are in good shape and I will start the design work on the simulator parts soon. I decided to start off with commonly used switches seen on multiple variants of the Spitfire. Going over the many original instrument panel design sheets I have on file, I isolated two primary switches I needed to offer. The first is the 5C/543 switch.

5c/543 Royal Air Force Spitfire switch

Most panel layouts I have show at least two of these switches. The 5C/543 are most commonly used as the generator and the navigation light switch. The other ‘must have’ is the 5C/898 push button switch.

NOS 5c/898 Royal Air Force push button switch.

The  5C/898 is used as a starter button for the engine. There was also a rotax switch used to start the engine. I may search out and offer a rotax style later. The engine start switch was covered by a spring loaded plate to avoid unintentional use. I located a 5C/2896 cover and will be replicating that cover for the start switch for now.

5c/2896 Royal Air Force switch cover

I also attained a 5C/793 bulb holder. I am looking through my documentation, but I believe this was used as a spare bulb holder for some of the gun sights.