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Lancaster Wireless Operators
Position (UK)
This
equipment is a complete replica
of the part of the Lancaster bomber fuselage which contains the
Wireless Operators crew position.
While the framework is constructed from modern materials, ALL of the
equipment and fittings are original WWII issue. The DeHavilland seat shown is not original.
The station consists of the following equipment units:-
Transmitter T1154B
S/N
37289
Receiver R1155E
S/N
74659
Amplifier A1134
Switch Type J
IFF control panel
S/N
38879
Indicator Unit Type 184
S/N
9113
Intercom Panel 192
A/C Clock
Loop Aerial Type 3
S/N
14926
Ae winch Type 5 + spool+ weights
Gee Indicator unit Type 62A
S/N
42590
Rotaries 33 + 35
S/N
41018
PSU Type 17
Accumulators 2 volt (2)
Spare valve box
Artificial Aerial type 21
S/N
A195
Test Set 65
VCP 5
Ground Power supplies for R1155/T1154
Power supply and convertor for Gee
Transit case for T1154 containing spares
"Growler" for testing rotaries
PSU / magslip driver for Fishpond
Mains 2, 12 &24 volt psu
Transit case for R1155 containing spares
The Gee receiver is not present, however Dr. G. Winbolt has kindly
offered a replacement.
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This
complete replica of part of the interior of the Lancaster fuselage was
constructed by a DRS member, and for the
last 8 years has been a major exhibit in the Radar & Communications
Museum section at
Bletchley Park.
It includes the T1154/R1155 communications system, powered by
ground station power supply units, plus the Gee navigation system and
power supplies.
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This
complete exhibit of equipment was donated to DRS by the original
constructor, who is a DRS member.
The
maintenance of this complete wireless operators station will involve
refixing and strengthening parts of the outer framework and the
construction of a new wooden base
frame to carry the complete exhibit.
Each of the individual radio and radar sub-modules will be conserved
and
where practicable, returned to working condition.
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