Radio receiver from Frigate Bird II
Object No. B1495-3
Radio receiver, Catalina flying boat, 'Frigate Bird II', metal / canvas / glass, made by General Electric, Schenectady, New York, United States of America, 1940, used on pioneering flight Australia-Chile, by P G Taylor, 1951
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Summary
Physical Description
A radio receiver consisting of a rectangular metal box containing electrical wiring. Dials and switches can be seen on the control panel at the front of the box.There is a light bulb attached to the back of the box. There is also an electrical cord protruding from the back of the box.
DIMENSIONS
Height
190 mm
Width
190 mm
Depth
440 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The radio receiver was made in 1940 by the General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York, United States of America.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
21 June 1962
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