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  • Bob K
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 107
    #1

    Need help with identifying

    What is the item below the shovel?
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    • Dan Shapiro
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 5864
      #2
      WWII near-infrared signaling device.

      M-227 Signal Lamp
      http://www.prc68.com/I/M227.shtml
      Last edited by Dan Shapiro; 12-22-2013, 09:24.
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        • Bob K
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2009
          • 107
          #3
          Thanks Dan!
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            • TomSudz
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2009
              • 3676
              #4
              The device was used to signal aircraft from the ground. The "flashlight" can be aimed towards the planes and the shroud would keep people on the ground from seeing the light. They were used by pathfinders.

              Here's a link to pics of one in good shape and a good description:

              http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/equipm...al-lamp-17417/
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