MKI rifle and MG stowage

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nigel
[B] Also the aerial base is for the D section aerial. The bin at the rear of the long Kit Locker was for storing 4 smoke generators used in the 4" smoke discharger. Not fitted on this carrier although the bracket is there.

Nigel (or others who may or may not be wound), do you have details of the interior of the bin for the smoke generators? I need to find or make one of these. I have the exterior details but not the interior. I recall that there was an insert with large diameter holes to accept the smoke pots.

Lynn, Brits named all their aerial sections by a letter. 19 A set 4' sections (2 lowers, a middle and a top which could be configured at 4', 8', 12' or 16') were called "F" sections, the 18" B set aerial was a "G" section.

11 sets were the original wireless sets intended for Mk.1 carriers, but by 1942 were replaced with 19 sets. This required a new mount and a converssion kit. 11 set aerials were 4' long 7/8" diameter steel or aluminium sections that sleeved together ("C" Sections and "D sections"). I have the base too, and the 11 set but no aerial sections.