Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Brass Mk2 Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box- Battle of Britain Category_Water Jacket Assembly Colonel John George Vaughan Hart

Colonel John George Vaughan Hart of the British West India Regiment

“ENFIELD” indicates that the first incarnation of this piece was produced at The Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield with 1896 being the year of manufacture

These are not intended for use

Rifling is still very apparent with a bore light

•- WWII “Intermediate flying

Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Brass Mk2 Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box- Battle of Britain Category_Water Jacket Assembly Colonel John George Vaughan HartOriginal Item: Unissued lighthouse type cylindrical cockpit lamps. Fully marked "A. M." (Air Ministry) and Crown, "Ref. No. 5c 366 COCKPIT LAMP Mk2". This later version has a brass rotating light cover over red lens, and instead of a knurled knob on the end, the top is flat with the entire edge being knurled. This made it much easier to aim and use with gloved hands. The base is hinged to allow manipulation of light beam, black non reflective finish