British RAF Receiver R1155A - Lancaster Radio - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2008.5

Maker

Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited

Production period

1940s

Description

Radio reciever designed during Second World War for use in Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, including Lancasters. Black metal case with two handles on the front and a blue metal front panel. On front are a number of switches, knobs and dials. There is a half circular tuning display covered with plastic panel, large adjusting knob in the centre. Sticker on top with donor's details.

Marks

R1155A / A-M / 43067 Sticker
DONATED BY MR R. W. WELLS / EX L.A.C.R.A.F. SERVED IN / WWII, 1940-1945 / 3 M.T. COMPANY TO FIGHTER / COMMAND IN KENT / SERVICE NUMBER 926262 Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited. British RAF Receiver R1155A - Lancaster Radio, 2008.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

My shortlist

Classification

Radio Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Production place

Hackbridge Surrey England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Audio equipment Rectangle Gas Circle Machine Fixture Font Auto part Electric blue Film camera

Explore other objects by colour

Public comments

Sort

Be the first to comment on this object record.

Add comment

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

British RAF Receiver R1155A - Lancaster Radio