Plenty of finds from a new site on a British Airfield.

**Elliott1940** · 06-09-2012, 01:55 PM

Hi Luckystrike and SteveT

Just had a look at this - item 256 is part of an engine control manufactured by a company called MRC. They were fitted to a variety of aircraft and were used as carb or boost cut outs. They come in a variety of different designs - Luckystrikes is a type I haven't seen before. SteveT - is there any chance you can post a pic of yours please?

**perce** · 06-09-2012, 03:57 PM

Hi Guy
Havent been on the site in ages cos of work commitments etc but 238 is for hanging flags. one goes on the halyard/rope the other identical one is attached to the flag and you link them . i'll try and get a photo to show you what I mean

Perce

**wingco** · 01-11-2013, 01:18 AM

Hello luckystrike, some great finds you got there, just a small bit of info, pic 61 round black item centre top is the base for cockpit light.[ lancs,halifax etc ] see lanc archive pic [ Ians post ] round black item to right of your box. base fixed to panel with four screws. Pic 222 tecalemit is a company making vehicle servicing equipment founded 1922.[ still in business ] rd.[registry of design]number 704318 means that your item was designed in 1924 but made at a later date probably. hope this helps a little, all the best,willie.

**LUCKYSTRIKE** · 01-11-2013, 10:47 PM

Hello wingco,
Thank you for the IDs on these two relics and the detail on tecalemit its very much appreciated.
All the Best.
LS

P12ACJ · 04-08-2016, 08:41 AM

Hi Lucky Strike, I know this thread is ancient history but had to ask. I'm building a Bomb Aimers panel for a Lancaster and have all the parts. Only bug I have is that the 16 switch selector unit I picked up has the tube with the status for jettison / container / safe salvo missing from my unit and I cannot find one anywhere. I see that you found a couple of these and was wondering if you may be prepared to part with one of them so I could restore my unit? Thanks for your consideration.

**kiwiwreckdiver** · 04-09-2016, 07:02 AM

Fantastic thread, thanks for sharing and keep digging

I do the same in New Zealand and Australia.

**francis** · 02-01-2019, 03:12 PM

Im a bit late to your thread Luckystrike. Nice finds. Its always nice to find bakelite items, being elusive to a metal detecting normally. I admire your dedication. Are you still searching? I dont see any posts lately. Kind regards. Francis.

**DinghyCole** · 07-21-2019, 11:27 PM

Hello Lucky Strike. I've found & lost this thread so many times!! Regarding an item on the first page of hashtag 2. The little black acorn shaped item with the Bowden cable attached is a manual release for the Co2 cylinder that would inflate the earlier multi-crew dinghies. It's also used for the same purpose on the buoyancy chambers on the RAF airborne lifeboats (of which I'm currently restoring a MK1a) do you still have the said item ?
Regards, Nev (Dinghy Cole).