Original U.S. WWII Army Airborne Signal Lamp M-227 Set in Carry Case - Complete
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Original Item: Only One available. This is a complete World War Two issue M-227 signal lamp kit, without power source. This is a battery powered signaling lamp as issued to Airborne units for communication ground to ground, or ground to air. This model was originally created for USAAF use, to signal from aircraft to aircraft in flight or on the ground, and from ground personnel on an airfield to aircraft, either on the ground or aloft. They were used in lieu of radio or to supplement radio traffic. They had a trigger to facilitate Morse code or pre-arranged codes. Most frequently, Troop Carriers used them to direct marshalling and power-up and "go" signals. Under radio silence, planes used them to signal between each other with simple messages, i.e. "open up formation", "nearing IP -- 5 minutes". Photo documentation also shows them used at the D-Day landing in Normandy by the Navy's 2nd Beach Battalion signalmen on Utah Beach.
We believe this kit to be complete and includes the following items:
-Signal Lamp M-227: The only thing broken is a hinge on the lens cover
-M-341 Shoulder Stock: The shoulder stock slides over top of the pistol grip on the M-227
-J-51 Hand Key: This uniquely configured scissors-like key was used with an M-227 signal lamp. The electrical connections are the two push terminals on the right. It came with a long cable so that the operator could stand far away from the signal light to avoid being the target. Used like a telegraph “clicker” for morse code.
-LG-21 Tripod: Used to give the M-227 a stable “firing” position and has spikes on the bottom for securing into the ground or soft surfaces. Fully functional.
-M-172 Dark Adaptation Goggles: Dark adaptor goggles, also called red adaptation goggles, are mainly used in the field of meteorology and astronomy for adapting the eyes to the dark prior to an observation at night. They also aid with the identification of clouds during bright sunshine or glare from snow. The goggles are made with dark red-tinted lenses. Such goggles or glasses are often used by pilots and weather observers to preserve their natural night vision. The red lens filter on the M-227 is used to decrease the range transmission and for greater secrecy. When the signal lamp is operated with the red filter in place, it is very difficult to detect the lamp with the naked eye, except while in the immediate vicinity of the lamp. In order to read the signals with the red filter on the signal lamp, it is necessary to wear the goggles.
-LM-61 Lamp Bulbs: A pack of 10 General Electric “Stay Brighter Longer” bulbs for the M-227 and are compatible with the standard issue WWII G.I. flashlight.
-MC-430 Filters: The two lenses are connected by a metal chain and the lenses themselves are housed in metal. The filters are used on Field Glass EE or the Field Glass M3.
-CB-701 Cord: The long cord is used to connect the J-51 Hand Key to the terminals on the bottom of the M-227. This is to interrupt the current to give the operator full control of the signal lamp with the Hand Key.
-x3 Technical Manuals: The TMs are still in the original envelope. The face of the envelope reads:
2 EACH TM 11-392
TECHNICAL MANUAL
FOR
SIGNAL LAMP EQUIPMENT SE-11
There is one TM dated for April 17, 1943 and 2 dated for June 30, 1943. The manuals are used to teach the operator how to use and set up the equipment, as well as has an inventory on what comes in a complete set. This example is complete but DOES NOT include batteries.
This is a lovely piece of seldom seen equipment during WWII. It may not look like it, but the M-227 Signal Lamp was vital for mission success during the Normandy Invasion and various Airborne Operations.
This would be a wonderful addition to your WWII collections and comes readily and very easily able to be displayed!
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