P-51 MUSTANG RECOGNITION LIGHTS IFF SWITCH BOX

P-51 MUSTANG RECOGNITION LIGHTS IFF SWITCH BOX
P-51 MUSTANG RECOGNITION LIGHTS IFF SWITCH BOX P-51 MUSTANG RECOGNITION LIGHTS IFF SWITCH BOX P-51 MUSTANG RECOGNITION LIGHTS IFF SWITCH BOX P-51 MUSTANG RECOGNITION LIGHTS IFF SWITCH BOX
$800.00
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In Stock SKU: 2444

Original WWII P-51 Mustang Recognition Light IFF Switch Box

During mission briefings, P-51 Mustang pilots were advised of the coded colour series for the day. This enabled the identification of either friendly or enemy aircraft by the correct coded colour transmission upon approach of other aircraft or returning to a home airfield.

The P-51 A, B and D had three large identification lights under the starboard wing tip running Red, Green and Amber from the leading edge to the rear. Another White light was positioned under the radiator housing.

Each light was wired to a Recognition Lights panel or IFF Box, mounted on the starboard cockpit wall just below the canopy of the P-51.

Pilots could places the switches in the ’Steady’ position for continuous operation or in the ‘Key’ position for intermittent operation via the depressible ‘Keying Switch’.

Manufactured by the Standair Company of Dayton Ohio, this is an original IFF Box removed from an operational fighter and all switches and buttons appear to operate as intentioned and overall, is in excellent condition for a P-51 Instrument over 75 years old.

Mounted in its 100 yr old Mango Wood Display Stand with engraved plaque and highly detailed custom built P-51 Mustang model atop its magnetic arm, this would really make a fantastic pilot gift or a one-of-a-kind gift for that special aviation enthusiast in your life. 

* Note that this Mustang Collectable is pictured with a custom-built 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 for the super-detailed with the incredible 1/32 scale model. 

This P-51 Mustang 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 North American P-51 Mustang, Recognition Light IFF Switch Box, 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

* All Mustangs can be upgraded to the larger and more detailed 1/48 Scale for an extra $45 (Click on the 1/48 scale option) or super-detaild 1/32 scale option for $95

The 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale, hand-built and airbrushed plastic models are available with a choice of two Squadron markings and camouflage as well as either in full flight mode with canopy open or closed, or landed mode with flaps and wheels down and canopy 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 6 - 8 weeks approx.

Did you fly, crew or maintain a P-51 Mustang or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.

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