Thankyou all again for your comments and thanks Richard for the clarification of the signal lamp. I'm sure it was probably used for an interior light sometimes too as it would have been quite bright inside when lit. it has a toggle switch just to the left which I'm waiting on and next to that is a rack of some kind. I have shown a photo of an original but I am at a loss as to what it was used to store. It can't be for ammunition as it was too big. The flare rack is located next to it so I need some help with it's purpose.
Bob, yes it has attracted a lot of followers probably because of it's rarity. Nothing like leaving a legacy with your name on it.