Undercarriage switch (Nos 1 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is a mint condition boxed rare undercarriage indicator switch. This switch was used on many  types of RAF Wartime aircraft including both Lancaster and Spitfire. Its function was prevent the undercarriage being retracted while the aircraft was on the ground.

AM Ref: 5C/1974

Shown under and right  the MK VII c Spitfire

The Mk VII was a pressurised fighter. It had a more advanced pressurisation system than the Mk VI, using a sliding cockpit canopy, which was more popular than the locked cockpit on the Mk VI. The best high altitude version of the Mk VII was powered by the Merlin 71, and could reach 416mph at 44,000 ft. The Mk VII remained in production from August 1942 until early in 1944, although only 140 aircraft were produced in that time. The Mk VII was a little more successful than the earlier MK VI but the “interim” Mk IX turned out to be capable of operating high altitude itself, and the Mk VII soon lost its special status as a high altitude fighter, although it remained in use throughout the war.

MK VII Spitfire Undercarriage switch (Nos 2 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is an original undercarriage indicator switch taken from a MK VII Spitfire  it was fitted with a supplementary plate stamped with the Supermarine Spitfire part nos.

Supermarine code  35134 13 6

351 denotes a MK VII Spitfire

34 denotes instrument panel

£175

Hurricane Undercarriage change over switch (Nos 3 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is a mint condition very rare as new undercarriage switch as fitted to the Hurricane. Not sure if other types used it but the Hurricane definitely did.

Ref: 5C/1991

Seen in situ under in a Hurricane panel to the left of the U/C indicator.

Rotax Heated Glove switch (Nos 4 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is a switch to heat the gloves of aircrew in bombers. This switch would most noticeably be found in the Gun turrets. In good serviceable condition.

Ref: 5C/2186

Rheostat for Goggles (Nos 5 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

A.M Ref: 5C/420

These Were Used Early on in the War

Click on the pictures to enlarge them the Gun sight dimmer is shown in situ in a Spitfire listed as nos 4

Cockpit dimmer switch (Nos 72 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Here is a Gunsight dimmer switch used in Spitfires and other fighters fitted with reflector Gunsights. These are slightly taller than the standard dimmer switch. We have three different reference numbers available.

5C/763 12 volt Air ministry stamp has day and off legend.

1 available

Out of stock

5C/2470 Broad arrow stamp has day and off legend.

2 Available

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Cockpit dimmer switch 5C/1181 (Nos 7 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

AM Ref: 5C/1181

Used on Lancaster Bomb aimers panels and other applications such as navigators lamps ect mainly in Heavy bombers.

 New old stock in their original boxes.

These dimmer switches superseded the earlier type with the knob being easier to use whilst wearing flying gloves. Original used condition.

Ref: 5C/2526

£25

Ref: 5C/2691

£25

Fighter/Spitfire Magneto switch 2 (Nos 10 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Short switch Fighter magneto. Used in all Mk's of Spitfire and other fighters including the Hurricane.

Ref: 5C/548

Shown above a Spitfire MK FR 18

Twin Magneto switch and frame (Nos 11 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Here we have a mint boxed long stalk twin magneto switch with its protective cage. This version was used on all twin and four engine Wartime RAF Bombers and Fighters. Obviously in four engine types two sets would be used. This set really is mint with its sealing wires in place and should be suitable as a flying part.

Ref: 5CW/

Seen under in situ in a Mosquito

Very early Twin Magneto Switch (Nos 12 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Extremely rare 1930s twin magneto switch.

Twin Magneto Switch Guard (Nos 13 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Extremely rare 1930s twin magneto switch Guard

Magneto Cage (Nos 15 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is a magneto cage  in good original condition. This cage was fitted to Lancasters, which had two sets and many other Wartime RAF aircraft. Nicely marked with Kings Crown. The cage worked in conjunction with an undercarriage switch and prevented the mags from being turned off accidentally.

£125

Twin lever Bendix Magneto ignition switch (Nos 16 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This switch appears serviceable . Each lever has three positions and move freely the centre pulls in and out freely.

Seen in Situ Below

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Starter Switch For a Grumman Avenger Type 645  (Nos 18 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Here is a type 645 starter switch for a Grumman Avenger, like allot of aircraft parts probably used in other US built aircraft. In good condition the levers move as they should with a good stiff spring.

Shown in situ above in the Avenger Cockpit.

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The Avenger entered U.S. service in 1942, and first saw action during the Battle of Midway.

 Despite the loss of five of the six Avengers on its combat debut, it survived in service to become one of the outstanding torpedo bombers of World War II. Greatly modified after the war, it remained in use until the 1960s.

Ignition Switch

Jos. Pollock Core

Out of stock more wanted contact me

This is a strange piece it has a small clockwork timer which operates immediately the knob is turned to on winding back to off.

De Havilland Mosquito Ignition Switch (Nos 20 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Long Stalk Ignition Switch that Attaches via a bar to the Magneto Switch

Ref: 5CW/1968

Seen in Situ Below to the Top Right

£25 each

Mint Boxed on/off switches (Nos 21 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Here we have a limited number of the standard on/off switch used in practically all WWII RAF Wartime aircraft from Spitfire to Lancaster. They are all mint in their original boxes.

A/M 5C/543 re designated as 5CB/131

£35 each

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Beaufighter windscreen wiper control (Nos 22 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Here is a wiper control used in Beaufighters, Mosquitoes  and Ansons. Its in good condition and appears serviceable.

Out of Stock

Prop feathering switch Lancaster bomber (Nos 23 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Lancaster prop feathering switches supplied mint. Thses were used in a variety of multi engine aircraft including the Lancaster and Mosquito sets of two or four available

in unopened original box

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Lancaster/Mosquito prop feature covers (Nos 24 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

These are superb reproductions of the covers that protected the prop featuring buttons used a variety of wartime aircraft. machined from solid aluminium a variety of types were used including tin and Bakelite these particular ones were used early in the war and introduced again later as supplies of alloy became more readily available.

Supercharger and fuel switches. Fits in the Spitfire panel on the supercharger plate and below the fuel gauge.

Ref: 5CW/5503

As Used in the Aircraft Such as the Varsity and Hastings

Ref: 5CW/4207

the stores ticket carries the serial number WR 953 this idetifies this piece was removed from a Shakelton of  228 Sqn, RAF
Serial: 4/228 (WR953)
One of the four MR.Mk.2 aircraft of 228 Squadron that toured South America in October-November, 1955. The aircraft carried the squadron number on the rear fuselage, although this was not officially adopted until May, 1956, and were numbered '1' to '4'. Note Union Jack on fin, and also the non-standard outline to the roundel.
 

We have several of these but this is the only named one.

Used in British aircraft although it appears to made in the US the US stopped using Port/ Starboard Inner/ Outer a long time before sync systems appeared. The British persisted in the terminology.

Looks like a switch used on an ACC trolley. Heavy duty switch rotates 360 degrees make of Bakelite and ceramics.

Good serviceable condition.

 £75

 Hurricane charging regulator switch (Nos 33 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is a mint boxed  switch used  in the  Hurricane  Used in conjunction with the Merlin II, Mk I Hurricane and the Mercury XX engines with Rotax generators this was later superseded by automatic generators later in the War..

AM Ref: 5C/651

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Ground /Flight Switch (Nos 34 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Used when starting heavy bombers such as the Lancaster and Halifax ect. Once running the switch is thrown and the aircrafts own generators take over. A/M Crown in functional condition.

£65

Lancaster Rotary switch (Nos 35 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

A WW2 RAF  Rotary switch used on the Lancaster main instrument panel to operate the Landing lights.

Ref: 5C/2910

£45

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Multipoint changeover switch  (Nos 36 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This switch is for the change over of electrical equipment in experimental aircraft so probably used in most types of RAF wartime aircraft in the design stage.

£35

Spitfire 2 Way Switch (Nos 37 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Nice original 2 way switch

 As used by Spitfires and practically all RAF Wartime aircraft.

AM Ref: 5C/543

£25

Triple switch box (Nos 38 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Fitted to a variety of aircraft from Bombers to fighters. Rare triple switch box

Typically fitted to the main instrument panel in Lancaster's

In excellent condition

£125

5 way switch (Nos 39 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Good functional condition  5 switch selector used in numerous wartime aircraft.

A.M Ref: 5C/547

£25

A.M Ref: 5C/877

Out of Stock

Micro switch (Nos 42 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Micro switch as used in Spitfire throttle and other applications.

Single Locking Switch (Nos 43 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Ref: 5C/3130

Twin locking switch (Nos 44 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

A.M Ref:5C/2847

Switch Magnetic Relay (Nos 45 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Ref: 5C/3943

Type: S2

£55

Control box (Nos 46 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Ref: 5UD/1517

Landing light motor control

Control box (Nos 47 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

AM Ref: 5D/632

£35

Switch box (Nos 48 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

These are really nice early bomb selectors pre 1943 used in Wellingtons

Switches are seized solid so for display only

 AM Ref: 5D 553

3 Way Switch (Nos 63 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Nice original 3 way switch

 As used by practically all RAF Wartime aircraft.

AM Ref: 5C/930

£25

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Spitfire IFF destruction set (Nos 73 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This is a quality reproduction of the IFF (identification friend or foe) destruction system that sits on the lower right of the Spitfire cockpit and is used for destroying the aircraft IFF (Identification Friend or foe) in the event of the aircraft crashing. 

The bracket and cover is a reproduction the switches and covers are original wartime pieces and are also available separately below.

The IFF identified the aircraft as friendly on the British radar so it was important that it did not fall into enemy hands.

On pressing the button's a small explosive charge destroyed the IFF. There were two of these switches and they were placed inside a protective box with big letters DANGER on the top.

Out of stock full Spitfire identification friend or foe system available in the radio section link here

IFF destruction push button (Nos 72 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

IFF push button that sits on the lower right of the Spitfire cockpit and is used for destroying the aircraft IFF (Identification Friend or foe) in the event of the aircraft crashing.

The IFF identified the aircraft as friendly on the British radar so it was important that it did not fall into enemy hands.

On pressing the button's a small explosive charge destroyed the IFF.

Find these parts in the armaments section

IFF destruction push button covers (Nos 50 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Two mint condition IFF switch covers (Identification Friend or foe) in the event of the aircraft crashing.

This is a blank as new old stock. These switch covers are used to protect the push button switches used in practically every kind of Wartime RAF aircraft, from Spitfire starter buttons to fire ex on Lancs. These being blank can be engraved or transfers applied to suit your purpose. We have multiples available.

Ref: 5K/2724

Shown right the RAF's heavy Bomber the short Stirling.

Jettison button and cover used to jettison bombs in Wartime RAF aircraft. 

Ref: 5C/2114

Here we have an interesting piece. The switch is generally used as a bomb release switch.

This particular one is mounted on a Perspex panel with brackets to mount to a tube. So far I have been unable to identify its application but would make an educated guess that its designed for use in a single engine fighter bomber. Both Hurricanes and Spitfires carried bombs.

The Spitfire had a cable release for dropping its payload. It is possible that with its tubular construction that this was fitted to a Hurricane.

Unusually large starter switch Air ministry Kings crown mark. These were used in the Fairey Swordfish it probably had applications.

5C/695

Mint condition Wartime bomb release switch used in nearly all RAF Wartime bombers complete with switch cable and plug.

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7 Point Multipoint changeover switch  (Nos 71 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

This switch is for the change over of electrical equipment in experimental aircraft so probably used in most types of RAF wartime aircraft in the design stage.

Similar to the One Listed  above but has 7 Different Positions instead of three

We have two of these available as NOS

£45

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Percival Pembroke Switch Valve (Nos 75 Electrical switches page 2 ele)

Here we have a Valve Switch that was used in the Percival Pembroke

It has the Airframe Number 26PP on the Tag

£45

An original and very rare item. This is the correct switch for the DF Compass fitted to Lancaster's. This switch is situated on the lower left of the main instrument panel in the Lancaster.

Click Here to See this in the Radio Section

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Air Ministry Dinghy Immersion Switch(pg2 Pilot eq)

Here we have an Immersion Switch Used to Deploy the Large Dinghies in Heavy Bombers

It Carries the Air Ministry Reference: 6D/148

The Lancaster dinghy had two means of activation apart from the internal pull cord -  the First method was the external method, "from the outside by pulling the loop on the starboard side, rear of the tailplane leading edge", and the automatic method, "by an immersion switch". I think most of the larger RAF aircraft of this period had similar multiple methods of inflating and releasing the dinghy from its stowage location, along with safeguards to prevent it drifting away before the crewmen could clamber into it!

Shown Below is the Dinghy Stowage Diagram it shows the placement of the immersion switch at the front of the Lancaster

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Grumman Avenger altitude switch (Ins pg3 Altimeter 10 ) 

Here we have a mint condition altitude limit switch. This aircraft used as a torpedo by both the RAF and USAF famously during the intense carrier battles of the Pacific war. This instrument  assisted in attaining the correct height for torpedo drops.

The Avenger entered U.S. service in 1942, and first saw action during the Battle of Midway. Despite losing five of the six Avengers on its combat debut, it survived in service to become one of the outstanding torpedo bombers of WWII .

Grumman Avenger in US Service

Grumman Avenger in RAF Service

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