identification switchbox

Production date
Circa 1943
 Description
Small bakelite cylinderical disc with protruding Morse key. From the cockpit of a Whitley plane. Used to control the lights in order to contact the airfield during landing to infom them of the friendly nature of the plane.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
Circa 1943
Signature & date
moulding:top:"STEADY OFF MORSE/ DOWNWARD/ MORSE OFF STEADY/ UPWARD/ A M TYPE B. REF No 5c/372/ SWITCHBOX/ IDENTIFICATION"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 8.7cm (Dia 3 7/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 3cm (D 1 3/16")
Restriction
Access restriction
Accession number
2004-003-007

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