| Accession Number | REL42973 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Maker |
Triumph Explosives Inc |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Mk 4 aircraft float light
Description
Aircraft float light made from light wood and metal. The float light is shaped like an aircraft bomb and is designed to float on the water surface while giving off a signal light. Markings - AIRCRAFT FLOAT LIGHT MK IV; PATENTS NO 2055277-2114218; TRIUMPH EXPLOSIVES INC.
History / Summary
Aircraft/pilot locater float lights used to help locate downed aircraft and pilots. The float light was used by Allied air forces, including the Royal Australian Air Force, during the Second World War.