BRISTOL BLENHEIM, AIR MINISTRY 5C/327 NO 2 MKIII MORSE CODE SENDER KEY

BRISTOL BLENHEIM, AIR MINISTRY 5C/327 NO 2 MKIII MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
BRISTOL BLENHEIM, AIR MINISTRY 5C/327 NO 2 MKIII MORSE CODE SENDER KEY BRISTOL BLENHEIM, AIR MINISTRY 5C/327 NO 2 MKIII MORSE CODE SENDER KEY BRISTOL BLENHEIM, AIR MINISTRY 5C/327 NO 2 MKIII MORSE CODE SENDER KEY BRISTOL BLENHEIM, AIR MINISTRY 5C/327 NO 2 MKIII MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
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In Stock SKU: 2795

Rare Bristol Blenheim, Air Ministry, all-metal No 5c/372 ,No. 2 Mk III Morse Code Sender Key

One essential qualification for all RAF pilots, was to be able to read and send morse code at a minimum speed of 15 words per minute.

Mounted on the port wall of the Blenheim’s cockpit at the pilot’s left and connected to the aircraft’s external fuselage Identification Lights, the Morse Code Sender Key was used for air to air communication with other fighter/bombers nearby when radio silence was required.

With later models being massed produced in bakelite, this all-metal No.2 MkIII 5c/372 still retains its original printed wiring instruction label on the inside of the swing-out lockable face, making this Morse Code Sender Key one of the first units to be installed in the early Bristol Blenheims, Handley Page Hampdens, Hurricanes and the Mk IA Spitfire. 

This extremely rare example of an early Bristol Blenheim Morse Code Sender Key would make a fantastic and totally unique and treasured, original aircraft collectable from one of the RAF's early light-bomber 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 detailed 1/72 or super detailed 1/48 scale model of a Bristol Blenheim perched atop its magnetic display arm, plus a detailed laminated Fact Sheet featuring a photo of the instrument in the Blenheim's cockpit, this Recovery Curios Aircraft Collectable would make a perfect gift for the pilot or aviation enthusiast in your life.

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

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Your Bristol Blenheim 5c/372 No.2 Mk III Morse Code Sender Key, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Highly detailed hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft.
  • Original Warbird instrument
  • 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

* All Bristol Blenheims can be upgraded to the larger and more detailed 1/48 Scale for an extra $120 (Click on the 1/48 scale option)

The 1/72 and 1/48 scale, 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 8 - 10 weeks approx. Some highly detailed models may take up to 12 weeks.

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