HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX ‘BATH TUB’ MORSE CODE SENDER KEY

HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX ‘BATH TUB’ MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX ‘BATH TUB’ MORSE CODE SENDER KEY HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX ‘BATH TUB’ MORSE CODE SENDER KEY HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX ‘BATH TUB’ MORSE CODE SENDER KEY HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX ‘BATH TUB’ MORSE CODE SENDER KEY
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Original Air Ministry ‘Bathtub’ Morse Code Sender Key installed in the Handley Page Halifax.

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 across many RAF aircraft to ensure its sparking did not ignite fuel fumes.

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.

Whilst used primarily aboard the RAF’s Medium and heavy bombers, the fact that the Morse Code Key was waterproof also made it suitable for use in carrier-launched aircraft such as the Fairey Firefly,  Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber as well as the clandestine SOE Lysander which often flew in extreme weather conditions to mask its operations. 

This Handley Page Halifax 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 Handley Page Halifax Bathtub Morse Code Sender Key, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Highly detailed hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft or opt for the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale*
  • 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

* Both the standard 1/72 and the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale models are 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.

To opt for the larger and mroe detailed 1/48 scale model at just $80, click on teh option at the top of the product page 

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 Halifax or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.