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The WW1 modelers' reference library => Weapons - Propellers - Aircraft Equipment and Miscellaneous WW1 photos => Topic started by: Old Man on May 18, 2014, 11:50:29 PM

Title: Can Anyone Identify This?
Post by: Old Man on May 18, 2014, 11:50:29 PM

(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd447/vieuxhomme/800px-WWI_aircraft_cockpit_with_radiotelegraph_zps949d9b8f.jpg)

I found it on a site dedicated to communications technology in Norway. The caption said only WWI aircraft with wireless.

Title: Re: Can Anyone Identify This?
Post by: IanB on May 19, 2014, 03:59:18 AM

It looks like a morse code key on the box, so maybe it's a manned kite of some sort.....there would presumably be a telegraph connection to the ground for the morse.....

Ian

Title: Re: Can Anyone Identify This?
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 15, 2014, 01:57:09 PM

idk that looks like a fuel tank at the bottom of the photo. some sort of pusher, most likely very early prototype i suspect. no clue which one.

Title: Re: Can Anyone Identify This?
Post by: contact 123 on June 15, 2014, 04:46:19 PM

Doppledecker??

Title: Re: Can Anyone Identify This?
Post by: Ernie on June 15, 2014, 10:50:33 PM

To me it looks like the large box contains the sounder, which the telegraph operator
hears morse code from the ground.  I believe the key for sending information
is to the left of the box.  Interesting picture, OM.  Thanks for posting.

Cheers,
Ernie