{"product_id":"ww2-10f-7741-type-f-bathtub-military-morse-key-2","title":"WW2 10F\/7741 Type F Bathtub Military Morse Key","description":"\u003ch1 data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" data-listing-id=\"701696343\" class=\"override-listing-title normal break-word mb-xs-2\"\u003eWW2 10F\/7741 Type F Bathtub Military Morse Key\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an iconic WW2 10F\/7741 Type F Bathtub Military Morse Key. It is in pretty good used condition with a few scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eBakelite case mounted on a \u003cem\u003eTufnol\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erectangular base board: (\u003cem\u003eTufnol\u003c\/em\u003e comprises layers of toughened paper\/cotton \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etemperature resistant up to 200-240˙C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: An image has been included of the base of a typical unmounted bathtub key for comparison. The base can be removed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Key Dimensions (WHD):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 x 7 x 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs used in RAF Lancaster, Halifax and Wellington Bombers, in conjunction with the T1154 Radio, during WWII: see photo. It is commonly known as the bathtub as it is shaped like an old fashioned British 'bathtub!'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA clip holds the bathtub key cover closed and can also be extended to depress the edge of the knob so that a signal can be sent continuously in the event of an emergency. The fact that the key is totally enclosed meant it could also be used in a flameproof environment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA great find for all collectors of military keys or radio communication aficionados!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/morse-keys-telegraphy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMorse Keys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44035558703361,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/WW2_10F_7741_Type_F_Bathtub_Military_Morse_Key_1.jpg?v=1746181262","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-10f-7741-type-f-bathtub-military-morse-key-2","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}