| Accession Number | REL35667 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Aircraft component |
| Physical description | Duralium or Duralimin, Ferrous metal |
| Maker |
Lockheed Company |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Wireless operator's seat : Lockheed Hudson
Description
Pressed duralium bucket seat mounted on a tubular mounting pedestal. The seat is constructed from a pair of overlapping upper and lower sections, finished with rivetted edge beading. The upper section is fitted with nine lift-the-dot fixtures, while the lower section is fitted with sixteen snap fasteners - all designed to attach the separate seat cusions. One of each fitting is missing. A pair of safety harness fittings are rivetted to the upper part of the seat. The 346 mm high pedestal is rivetted to the seat and has a circular flange rivetted to the base. The whole seat and mounting has a green painted finish which is heavily rubbed and scratched
History / Summary
Unknown. Designed to be mounted in the cabin compartment of the Lockheed Hudson; missing seat cushions and safety harness.