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  1. ACR RT-10 receiver/transmitter emergency radio : Flying Officer P V Murphy, 2 Squadron RAAF

    Technology

    Maker: ACR Electronics, Inc.

    Rectangular olive drab metal-cased hand-held radio incorporating a heavy battery power pack slid into a holder at the rear. Features a telescoping aerial with a knurled brass screw-in tip (labelled in...

    REL39300

  2. Aircraft Landing Compass (England)

    Technology

    Maker: Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd

    Handheld magnetic compass type 06, AM REF 6A/0473, Serial number 16999H with wooden handle (with battery cavity for illumination) and sighting prism. The compass is painted dark grey and inscribed 2/4...

    REL/16875

  3. Aircraft Navigator's Seat : Royal Australian Air Force

    Technology

    Aircraft navigator's seat of the type fitted to Lancaster aircraft. The seat is made of rivetted aluminium and has a circular base, 35 centimeters in diameter. The seat is designed to swivel and stand...

    REL/02189

  4. Aircraft Radio Receiver R.1155 : RAAF

    Technology

    Aircraft Transmitter Receiver Command Radio as fitted to Lancaster Aircraft. Type R1155A (10D/820) For use with mounting type 210 (10A/13788).

    REL/07303

  5. AKM style Bayonet and scabbard : Corporal D Clews, Air Traffic Control Detachment, RAAF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    AKM style bayonet and scabbard designed to be fitted to an AK-47 rifle. The blade is a stainless steel, single edge, clip point design with a false edge on the clip point and blade back. The back of t...

    REL34323

  6. American M8 Signal Pistol

    Technology

    American M8 break action signal pistol. Sheet metal frame stamped WMSC US PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M-8 within a triangle. The round barrel has four rectangular studs at the muzzle for fixing to the...

    REL/02373

  7. Ammunition bin plate found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Opaque plastic notice with the words 'BULLETS NOSE OUTWARDS BELT ROUGH SIDE UP' etched in black text measuring 4mm high. The two left hand corners show signs of small retaining screw holes. The right ...

    RELAWM31788.259

  8. Amplifier Type A1134/A Ref. No. Y10U/90 modified by the RAAF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for use on British aircraft and later modified by the RAAF. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal and has two yellow p...

    REL/01131

  9. Armstrong-Siddeley Cheetah IX Aero engine

    Technology

    Seven cylinder air cooled supercharged radial engine in wooden transport stand. 13.65 litre capacity. 289 kg weight. Serial number AS 38190 A409 373. Performance: 310 hp at 2100 rpm at 1829m. Fitt...

    REL/07365

  10. Avdel pin found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Black metal Avdel clip with GA 1 stamped on the exterior of the clip.

    RELAWM31788.257

  11. Barra sonar buoy

    Technology

    Maker: ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar

    The Barra sonar buoy is made from impact resistant plastic and is cream in colour. The buoy is cylindrical in shape. Markings - SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS 62D/B; CONTRACT NUMBER 272422; AN/SSQ...

    REL35508

  12. Box of Window radar counter measure foil

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Paper and cardboard parcels containing strips of Window radar counter measure foil. To be used in conjunction with Window Launching Machine Mk.1a

    RELAWM35359.002

  13. British two-bomb trolley

    Technology

    Low-slung, four wheeled trolley consisting of a central pole to which are attached bomb cradles. Suitable for transporting two bombs of up to 1,000 pounds each. The front wheels are steerable.

    REL/04811

  14. Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun

    Technology

    Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun. Rectangular rivetted box section construction receiver with an air cooled barrel that has a perforated cover jacket. On the right side of the receiver is M2,BROWNING ...

    REL26873

  15. Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun

    Technology

    Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun. Rectangular rivetted box section construction receiver with an air cooled barrel that has a perforated cover jacket. On the right side of the receiver is M2,BROWNING ...

    REL26872

  16. Condenser from the radio of a Junkers Ju 88 A-4 : Flight Sergeant R S Williams, 122 Squadron Royal Air Force

    Technology

    A 10 uF electrolytic condenser from the radio of a Junkers Ju 88. The box shape has been squashed in one corner, possibly from the impact of the explosion which destroyed the aircraft, or from impact ...

    RELAWM35104

  17. Control column handle from Halifax Mk III bomber LV792 of 158 Squadron RAF

    Technology

    Maker: Handley Page Ltd

    Control column yoke from Halifax Mk III bomber. The item consists of a side ways figure eight (8) with side handgrips, painted flat black, with bare metal triangular levers set behind. Above the lef...

    RELAWM34985

  18. Derwent 8 Aero Engine

    Technology

    Maker: Rolls Royce

    Derwent Mk 8 Centrifugal flow jet engine from a Gloster Meteor jet fighter. The engine is missing one of its upper starboard combustion chambers.

    REL/12328.001

  19. Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy

    Technology

    Maker: ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar

    Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy contained in a cream impact resistant plastic cylinder with the following black stencilled markings: 'SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS...

    REL35507

  20. Experimental Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 6 Rifle : Royal Australian Air Force

    Technology

    Experimental Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 6 rifle. Receiver marked MA LITHGOW S.M.L.E. 1942. Butt, fore-end, knox form, bolt and trigger guard stamped 4. This rifle is similar in appearance to the Br...

    REL/19494

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