RAAF Williamtown/Fighter World Museum~Cockpits

[Mitch.]

Continued from Part 3

Macchi MB326H


Mirage III


CAC Sabre


Gloster Meteor


Here's a treat, the MIG-21's cockpit


That's it folks, I hope you enjoyed

Thanks for looking
Cheers
Mitch

[expat]

Nice shots, always nice to see an office shot.
I always find the Russian cockpit colour really offensive to the eyes, however, regardless of how old it is the cockpit always looks clean and new(ish)

Matt

[Dr.bob7]

the Mig cockpit is ugly in my opinion so so light bluish  ;D

[garryrussell]

That blue seems pretty standard in Russian cockpits

[Mitch.]

Thanks, I totally agree with the comments regarding the MIG cockpit. Bright, ugly and unmistakable

[pepper_airborne]

I think those cockpits are great, although this one looks to bright deu to the camera flash though .

[Sean_TK]

Ah, the always "outlandish" Russian cockpits! (When compared to everything else!) All the shots look great!

From what I have read, apparently the Russians thought that blue and/or green cockpits were actually easier on the eyes than other colors, and would prevent air-sickness to a limited extent. How much of this is completely verifiable I don't know, but I think they look nice anyway!

[beaky]

I always sorta liked that Russian blue... I think it also makes it a little easier to find what you're looking for, being a little brighter.

Thanks for the museum tour, Mitch!