British Ordnance Collectors Network
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
UK Tin Time Pencil Black.
- Thread starter Grenademan2005
- Start date
Grenademan2005
Well-Known Member
sudelmuk
HONORED MEMBER RIP
to have also a look at the det-cap.
Switch No 10 Mark II
The second hole (smaller) was added after September 1943 to allow gauging of the percussion cap. At the same time the safety strip was moved slightly higher (1/16th inch) along the tube to improve safety since reports had suggested that the cap could be fired with the safety strip in-situ. The specification for the device was amended in November 1943 and the title changed to Switch, No 10 Mark II.
The switches shown are all of British manufacture. The US production for the SOE was also amended but I am not sure when.
The second hole (smaller) was added after September 1943 to allow gauging of the percussion cap. At the same time the safety strip was moved slightly higher (1/16th inch) along the tube to improve safety since reports had suggested that the cap could be fired with the safety strip in-situ. The specification for the device was amended in November 1943 and the title changed to Switch, No 10 Mark II.
The switches shown are all of British manufacture. The US production for the SOE was also amended but I am not sure when.
Grenademan2005
Well-Known Member
1st Pattern Time Pencil
Lucky you. It is the first pattern British Time Pencil as designed by Commander Langley in 1939. A large number of these were issued to the Auxiliary Units in the UK (original stay behind organisation).
Lucky you. It is the first pattern British Time Pencil as designed by Commander Langley in 1939. A large number of these were issued to the Auxiliary Units in the UK (original stay behind organisation).
Grenademan2005
Well-Known Member
Why lucky me? Has that Commander Langley something to see with the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia?
[/COLOR]Grenademan2005;[COLOR=black said:
They are less common than the No 10 switches which remained in service for many years.
Langley was Royal Navy. Normally I would have said nothing to do with the CIA but actually after the war he was a leading light in the Canadian Intelligence community and probably had a lot to do with the CIA. The base at Langley Virginia is named after Sam Langley, an American Air-service notable.
Grenademan2005
Well-Known Member
Thank you for that great info. Im thinking in sell the tin can and the "Langley" switch.
