BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TYPE B 5c/372 AIR MINISTRY & CROWN STAMPED MORSE CODE SENDER KEY

BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TYPE B 5c/372 AIR MINISTRY & CROWN STAMPED MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TYPE B 5c/372 AIR MINISTRY & CROWN STAMPED MORSE CODE SENDER KEY BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TYPE B 5c/372 AIR MINISTRY & CROWN STAMPED MORSE CODE SENDER KEY BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TYPE B 5c/372 AIR MINISTRY & CROWN STAMPED MORSE CODE SENDER KEY BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TYPE B 5c/372 AIR MINISTRY & CROWN STAMPED MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
$850.00
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Extremely rare, Bristol Beaufighter bakelite Air Ministry & Crown stamped Type B 5c/372 Morse Code Sender Key

The Bristol Beaufighter’s Type B 5c/372 Morse Code Sender Key was mounted on the starboard wall of the aircraft’s cockpit just above the Beaufighter’s compass and connected to the aircraft’s wingtip and fuselage Identification Lights for air to air communication with other aircraft nearby when radio silence was required, as well as air to ground recognition.

The original Morse Code Sender Keys were all metal, produced in Britain or Canada but by mid 1940, the more easily produced bakelite models were being fitted into most of the RAF’s heavy bombers as well as Bristol Beaufighter and the Hurricane and Spitfire fighters. This model is one of the first runs of the new bakelite moulded units.

This is an extremely rare example of an early Bristol Beaufighter Morse Code Sender Key and would make a fantastic and totally unique and treasured, original aircraft collectable from a bygone era of one of the world’s most iconic fighter aircraft.

As far as can be determined, this Morse Code Sender Key seems to have all its components and appears in full working order. 

Mounted in its 100yr old, hand-crafted Mango Wood display stand with engraved plaque and highly detailed scale model of a Bristol Beaufighter perched atop its magnetic display arm, plus a detailed laminated Fact Sheet featuring a photo of the instrument in the Beaufighter cockpit, this Recovery Curios Aircraft Collectable would make a perfect gift for the pilot or aviation enthusiast in your life.

This Beaufighter Instrument comes complete with detailed Scale Model, Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet featuring photo of instrument in aircraft cockpit.

* Note that this Bristol Beaufighter Collectable is pictured with a 1/48 scale model rather than the standard detailed, but smaller 1/72 scale. Click on the 'Model Upgrade' option at the top of this page for the larger 1/48 scale or go the Super large and incredibly detailed 1/32 scale

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Your Bristol Beaufighter bakelite Air Ministry & Crown stamped Type B 5c/372 Morse Code Sender Key, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Original Warbird instrument
  • Highly detailed hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft or opt for the larger 1/48 or super detailed 1/32 scale 
  • Hand-crafted and beautifully finished 100yr, Far North Queensland Mango Wood display stand
  • Detailed, 2-sided, printed and laminated Instrument Fact Sheet detailing aircraft and instrument
  • Removable Magnetic Display Arm

  • *An upgrade to the larger and more detailed 1/48 or 1/32 scale model is also available in the hand-built and airbrushed plastic version for an additional $45 or $95 (Click on the 1/48 or 1/32 scale option)

    Both the 1/72, 1/48 and Super scaled 1/32 hand-built and airbrushed plastic models are available with 'wheels & flaps up or down' and 'canopy open or closed' options with a choice of two Squadron markings and camouflage.

    Upon order placement you will receive an email asking for your preferred configuration.

    Your complete Recovery Curios Original Instrument Collectable is securely packed and delivery normally takes between 6 - 8 weeks approx.

    Did you fly, crew or maintain a Bristol Beaufighter or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.