Equipment - Bendix transmitter, "Gibson Girl' radio

Physical description

Squat yellow transmitter used in emergency life rafts carried by aircraft on flights over water. Shape enabled it to be held between knees to crank generator to provide signal. Known as the ' Gibson Girl' radio (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing image who had a curved waist).

Inscriptions & markings

RA (crown emblem) AF. ID No Y1100/500320. Serial No. 14823. 'Gibson Girl' (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing neon sign).

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