Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Back to fitting out the interior of the Lynx. Decided to start with the largest component which is the WS 19 set. This will remain a static unit for the foreseeable future. While I now have a fair bit of the kit and tools, I am looking for the "Bag - Tool". Any leads would be welcomed. All comments or suggestions about the WS 19 setup would be welcome.

Peter

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[Barry Churcher]

PM sent.
Barry

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Have been making nice progress in acquiring the bits and pieces to stock the interior of the Lynx.
I have not been able to make sense of item #10, Container- Bandolier and Cartridges. I had the original box replicated. The box measures 4" square and is the same as the one in the CWM Lynx. Does anyone know what actually goes in this box ? My second question is, what are the contents of item #12 - Satchel, Signal ? All comments welcomed.
Thanks, Peter

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[Mike Gurr]

Peter, I am sure the box for bandolier and cartridges would take one 50 round cloth bandolier of .303 I have attached photos of one I have which when folded up measures 4" x 4" x 3 1/2 "
The signal satchel would normally contain such items as the microphone, headphones and morse key for whichever wireless is fitted to the vehicle. As to exactly which items perhaps someone on the wireless forum can help?

[David Dunlop]

Hello Peter.

Mike is on the right track regarding the Satchel, Signals.

First thing I would check is the Installation Instructions and Packing List for the 19-Set installation in the Lynx. Usually, the kit will come with enough headsets to equip each vehicle crew member, with spares. A small crew like in the Lynx would probably have two issued sets and just one spare. The spare would definitely go in the Satchel Signals. Not much written in stone beyond that as individual crews would quickly customize the contents of the Satchel Signals for whatever worked best for them.

For example, the Morse Key in a Recce Vehicle like the Lynx, would get a lot of use. It is normally stored, when not in use, in the Spare Parts Case. Not a good idea to leave it plugged into the set. Part way in, it is in ‘receive’, but the plug could get knocked loose, you hit a bump and the key clatters to the floor and finds a difficult spot to retrieve it from.

If the key gets bumped all the way into its socket, and the crew do not notice, the wireless is now in full transmit mode with a constant tone going out to everyone in listening range.

In many vehicles, the spare parts case for the wireless is in a holder, nicely strapped down. Tough to get at when you need the morse key. I would suspect the morse key would be a logical addition to the Satchel Signals for most crew. The satchel would be in an easily accessible spot as needed.

Whatever you decide to stuff in it, Peter, was very likely done, somewhere, at sometime, by a vehicle crew.

Have fun!

David

[Peter Duggan]

Mike,

Thanks for your input, logical and convincing. Now to acquire one of those 50 round cloth bandoliers and have a lid fabricated for the box.

David,

Now to find some more bits for the wireless setup. One item that is not on the stowage list is a flare gun and kit. In my mind it is appropriate kit for a reconnaissance vehicle. Under the parts section there is a "flares in container" which suggests it would be issued. I will take some liberties, which I am convinced the crews did on a frequent basis. In the same vein, I suspect that all the anti gas materials were discarded to provide more space for items that would make life more practical for the crews.

Thanks again, Peter

[Alastair Thomas]

I recently had a "working" copy of my Lynx1 Spare Parts List made.
Last night I was browsing through it and saw the following on page 39-7:

C19SR 110353 Emergency door lock key 2

This does not move the key discussion forward much but it does confirm that two keys were issued with each vehicle. Maybe the trapped occupants opened one of the vision hatches and handed the key out to their rescuers!

Alastair
F60S
Lynx I MkIII*