{"product_id":"ww2-air-ministry-r1147b-vhf-radio-receiver-10d-13129-for-a-seafire-spitfire","title":"WW2 Air Ministry R1147B VHF Radio Receiver 10D\/13129 For A Seafire \/ Spitfire","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 Air Ministry R1147B VHF Radio Receiver 10D\/13129 For A Seafire \/ Spitfire\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA WW2 Air Ministry R1147B VHF Radio Receiver 10D\/13129 For A Seafire \/ Spitfire, sold in its original wood transit case and with a circuit diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is unusual as this type of receiver was more likely to be found in Naval aircraft where as this one has a RAF stores number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere 10D = RAF Stores number for \u003cem\u003eRadio (Wireless and Radar) Equipment, Modulators, Panels, Receivers, Transmitters etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size Transit Case(WHD)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 33 x 30.2 (~1ft) x 23.2 cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good cosmetic condition, with storage scuffs and blemishes, this receiver is being sold as a collectible for display only. It is a real piece of WW2 Royal Navy \/ RAF Radio Communications history! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood transit case, RAF reference number 10D\/124, has reinforced metal corners, and is in fairly good intact condition with dents, scuffs and scrapes commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from black coated non-ferrous metal with bakelite and metal knobs and connectors, this amazing piece of radio equipment has a brass label screwed to the front engraved as follows:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiver \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType R1147B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREF No: 10D\/13129\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAM with a crown logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial no. 5501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R1147 replaced the earlier Royal Navy R1110 VHF Radio Homing Beacon, which guided the Pilot \/ Navigator to base. The R1147B was a further upgrade from three spot frequencies to continuous tuning between 108-230MHz. It was used in aircraft such as the Spitfire and Seafire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the appended images is a poor quality photograph which shows the position of the R1147B in a Seafire's Cockpit (no. 55 in the key)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-military-radio-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage military radio equipment\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Radio Instruments Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54978945548663,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/WW2_Air_Ministry_R1147B_VHF_Radio_Receiver_10D_13129_For_A_Seafire_Spitfire.jpg?v=1739978340","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-air-ministry-r1147b-vhf-radio-receiver-10d-13129-for-a-seafire-spitfire","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}