| Accession Number | REL/20293 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Communications equipment |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c.1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Crystal Type DC-11-B for RAAF radio set
Description
Crystal for radio set manufactured according to standards set by the RAAF for installation in RAAF aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black plastic and has two silver metal pins extending from the base of the unit. 'RAAF Crystal Type DC-11-B Grade C Ident. No. Y10X' is inscribed on the front of the unit. 'Serial No. 12010' is inscribed on an attached plate on the top of the unit.
History / Summary
This item is part of standard communications equipment used in British designed and constructed aircraft during the Second World War. The exact type of radio equipment to which this crystal applies has not been established.