CAC WIRRAWAY 'BATHTUB' MORSE CODE SENDER KEY

CAC WIRRAWAY 'BATHTUB' MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
CAC WIRRAWAY 'BATHTUB' MORSE CODE SENDER KEY CAC WIRRAWAY 'BATHTUB' MORSE CODE SENDER KEY CAC WIRRAWAY 'BATHTUB' MORSE CODE SENDER KEY CAC WIRRAWAY 'BATHTUB' MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
$750.00
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CAC Wirraway Morse Code Sender Key

Known as the 'bath-tub' morse key due its resemblance to an old fashioned bathtub, the brown bakelite Morse Key was fully enclosed for operations aboard British heavy bombers to ensure its sparking did not ignite fuel fumes.

Whilst used primarily aboard the British Avro Lancaster, and Handley Page Halifax, the fact that the Morse Code Key was waterproof also made it suitable for use in open canopy aircraft such as the British Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber and the Australian Wirraway light fighter/bomber.

From left to right, you see the hinges, the two electrical stubs, the large signalling knob (designed to also be used with gloves) and the spring that held both the upper and lower halves together. 

This spring could also be used to hold down the signalling knob to broadcast a continuous carrier wave. This was done during ditching procedures or when the crew had to bail out of the plane (mostly over water) and in doing so, hopefully enable rescuers to secure a fix on their last position.

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

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Your CAC Wirraway Bathtub 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,* 
  • 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 scale model is also available in the hand-built and airbrushed plastic version for an additional $35 (Click on the 1/48 scale option)

The heavily detailed scale model is available with wheels & flaps up or down and bomb bays open or closed. 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 3 - 4 weeks approx.

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