Amplifier Type A 1134A Ref. No. 10U/90

Accession Number REL/06009
Collection type Technology
Object type Aircraft component
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom
Date made c.1939-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation on British aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal with two attached cords with sockets. The front has two black plastic switches and 'Instructions' are inscribed on a plate on the top of the unit. 'Amplifier Type A 1134A Ref. No. 10U/90 Serial No. 15750' is inscribed on the front.

History / Summary

This item was part of standard communications equipment used in British designed and constructed aircraft during the Second World War. It was mounted on a traverse table on the rear end of the navigator's table and was frequently used in conjunction with the AT.1154-R.1155 communications equipment as fitted in aircraft including the Avro Lancaster and GAF Lincoln bombers.

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