LANCASTER NO.2 MK III, 5c/372 ALL-METAL MORSE CODE SENDER KEY

The Avro Lancaster carried two Type 2 5c/372 Morse Code Sender Keys mounted on the aircraft’s flying panel with one just to the right of the pilot’s control column and other within reach of the Lancaster’s Flight Engineer on the panel’s starboard side.

Unlike the ‘Bathtub’ Morse Code Sender Key used by the aircraft’s Navigator to communicate with Bomber Command’s network of wireless transmitters across Southern Britain, the cockpit Morse Sender Keys were directly linked to a small white, tear-drop glass communication lamp just forward of the Top Gunners Turret.

The Morse Code Lamp was used for air to air communication with other bombers nearby when radio silence was required. 

It was particularly useful at the bomber assembly point as the main bomber group began to form up behind the lead bomber before heading for the target. It was also used over the target and during the dash home to signal aircraft identification or distress.

This original Morse Code all-metal, Sender Key was manufactured in Britain and Canada but by mid 1940, the more easily produced bakelite models were being fitted into all most of the RAF’s heavy bombers as well as the Hurricane and Spitfire fighters. 

This is an extremely rare example of an early Avro Lancaster 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 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. Imagine combining this with the Lancaster Morse Code Lamp Aircraft Collectable, adding a globe and battery and sending your own Lancaster Morse Code! Send a note through our contact page to discuss a special deal for them both.  

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

This Avro Lancaster Morse Code Sender Key is photographed with a 1/72 scale model but to choose the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model, simply click on the 1/48 Scale option at the top of the page.

A full internal Lighting Kit is also availabe for the 1/48 scale option at just $120

This Avro Lancaster 5c/372 Air Ministry all-metal Morse Code Sender is photographed with a 1/72 scale model but to choose the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model,  - simply click on the 1/48 scale options at the top of the page.

A full internal Lighting Kit is also availabe for the 1/48 scale option at just $120.

This Avro Lancaster 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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