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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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