Bat [Signalling]

Object detail

Accession number

2010.1001

Production period

1940s

Description

A wooden paddle (circular) painted yellow to direct aircraft landing on WWII carriers in the North Atlantic. This one was used on the HMS Empire.

Marks

One of the original / bats used on the smallest / aircraft carrier in the world / HMS Empire Macrae North Atlantic / Battle of the Atlantic Hand-written
C Unit Etched

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

Bat [Signalling], 2010.1001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Visual Signaling Tools & Equipment for Communication Visual Communication T&E Visual Communication Devices

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Table Wood Art Tints and shades Circle Artifact Font Symmetry Metal Fashion accessory

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