MKI rifle and MG stowage

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Why does the 3" mortar carrier have this bracket too? Why does it have a different part number?

CTL 487 SA is a CLAMP - AERIAL MAST SECTIONS. This is the one on the engine cover that holds the three 4' by 7/8" diameter aerial sections. That CTL 13282 B and C21UCM 13282 use the same wording, are we even sure these are the right parts? CTL 13056 (where the arrow points to on the overhead diagram) is a web strap. I can't make out the part number on my bracket, can anyone read what part number this is? Is the nomenclature in the parts book an error? (maybe it should be "Bracket, Spacer, Paired Rifle Clips")

Nigel, are the fastening straps for the rifle clips? Is the real purpose of this bracket simply an extension so the rifle clips will clear the battery underneath?

I did some more digging on the 11 set and can't find any reference that the aerial sections require 'clamps'. The 11 set installation in the Otter manual doesn't have any clamps or any component matching the size of this carrier bracket. The spare parts and spare valves boxes don't fit either.

I'm almost sticking to my coupler theory. This unit allows the wirekless set aerial to be located up to 30 feet from the set, which would be good if one wanted to get better reception by relocating the aerial away from the concealed vehicle.

And just to show we are still thinking about our Australiean cousins (lest they get bored with all this Canadian/British carrier talk), here is a picture of that sideways mounted signal cartridge box in living colour. (heck, they probably glued the cartridges in)