Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Refueling Torch
... Refueling Torch...refueling torch... grampians These torches were used for night time refueling aircraft ...
These torches were used for night time refueling aircraft. Aircraft have been refueled at Nhill since the first landing field was established in 1921. Owned by Bullen Bros , of Nhill, who for a number of years had the refueling contract for the aerodrome.Alloy cylindrical body with screw on lens and switch assembly. Lens has a metal cross protector strip and a locking tag and pin.
GEC Safety Torch, Cat No. L6060 patent pending, certified by Mines Dept & Home Office, Made in Englandtorch, refueling torch, safety torch, bullen brothers, refueling