 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1939 -
Description: Yellow painted steel kerosene hurricane lamp with red glass. Glass is embossed with an outstretched hand holding a flame, encircled by dashes. Top is lifted by a latch mechanism. This red light indicated an obstruction such as a fence close to the runway. Used at Whitemark Aerodrome during World War II and up until 1979 after which battery operated lights were used. Format: realia Object: hurricane lamps Titles: Aerodrome Runway Hurricane Lamp Subjects: lighting; airfields Places: Whitemark Aerodrome, Flinders Island, Tasmania Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00372 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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