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Old 22-05-19, 06:09
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John, that is sad news regarding Stellan.

We communicated by email regarding Australian/Commonwealth Bofors guns and AA equipment, a conversation from which I'm sure we both benefitted from and enjoyed.

In post #59, Stellan was interested in this Carbon Arc searchlight:
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The searchlight is an 18 inch model made by the General Arc Light Co, Long Island and is powered by an Onan 2 cyl 40 volt, 50 amp (2Kva) generator. The reflector is polished aluminium. Rotation and elevation is hand controlled, but carbon rod feed to maintain the Arc is automatic
This is a small light by AA standards, but quite effective. It was recently illuminated from a lookout over town for the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day in November. The photos below were taken from the town below the lookout, over 4Km away!

While it was lit to commemorate Armistice Day, the next opportunity we will salute Stellan too!
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