These were used to signal aircraft from the ground. Modern control towers
have equipment like this (although higher powered) to signal aircraft in
case of a radio communication failure.
I would doubt that these were used on an aircraft, since most liaison
(Stinson L-5) and larger types had 3 colored marker lights and a switch box
as part of their permanently installed equipment. Anything smaller (like a
J-3 Cub of that era) wouldn't have even had an electrical system.
Glad to know that there's yet another Dodge behind the Orange Curtain!
Brandon
WC-22
WC-54
SNJ-4
Etcetera.....
----- Original Message -----
At a recent gun show, while nosing around for WWII accessories for my
Command
Car, I came across and purchased a 5" reflector signal lamp. It has a ring
and bead sight with trigger grip and trigger. It is marked 13 volts,
finished
in OD, (original finish I believe) and is manufactured by Grimes, Urbana,
Ohio. Model number is G-3160 and the label is marked "Aircraft Lighting".
Can anyone tell me more about this please.
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