5C/1079 RAF Air Ministry Anglepoise Lamp
Iconic Angelpoise navigation lamp used on WWII aircraft made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940
Originally used in RAF aircraft such as the Lancaster Bomber, these military lamps were designed smaller in size due to onboard weight restrictions. Left in totally original condition with later complementary wall mount. HT&S and Air Ministry Crown Stamp to bottom section. Original dimmer switch functioning with incandescent bulb.
Rewired with 2m of black twisted flex and BS 3-pin plug.
10% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to The Royal British Legion.
Iconic Angelpoise navigation lamp used on WWII aircraft made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940
Originally used in RAF aircraft such as the Lancaster Bomber, these military lamps were designed smaller in size due to onboard weight restrictions. Left in totally original condition with later complementary wall mount. HT&S and Air Ministry Crown Stamp to bottom section. Original dimmer switch functioning with incandescent bulb.
Rewired with 2m of black twisted flex and BS 3-pin plug.
10% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to The Royal British Legion.
Iconic Angelpoise navigation lamp used on WWII aircraft made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940
Originally used in RAF aircraft such as the Lancaster Bomber, these military lamps were designed smaller in size due to onboard weight restrictions. Left in totally original condition with later complementary wall mount. HT&S and Air Ministry Crown Stamp to bottom section. Original dimmer switch functioning with incandescent bulb.
Rewired with 2m of black twisted flex and BS 3-pin plug.
10% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to The Royal British Legion.
About the maker
The Anglepoise lamp was designed and manufactured by UK based firm Herbert Terry & Sons. It has evolved over it's lifetime but has it's simple yet ingenious arm-like articulation has remained a constant feature of the lamps. In 1939, like many UK manufacturers, HT&S switched mainly over to ‘war work’, where they went on to produce Anglepoise’s for British bomber planes such as the famous Lancaster. The design was ideal for navigators chart tables, so a modified version of the 1227 was produced for the Air Ministry known as the 5C/1079. It was lightweight to conform with onboard weight restrictions and ran on 12v.
Dimensions
Diameter: 40mm
Height: 800mm
Weight: 2kg
