Keith Brigstock Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Just a short note to say we have finaly got out 150cm Searchlight working on Carbons using a war time generator. I know there are some very fine 90cm Searchlights around working but we beleve we have the only working 150cm in the UK if not Europe. I have attached a few photos to show the searchlight in action. The beam of light is very intense and has a blue tint to it and it looked fantastic. Even with the light pollution the beam still was very strong. We have been informed since then that it could be seen from Chitern which is about ten miles away. The girls on the long arm enjoyed it and it could possibly be the first time an female has carried out the number 4 role on a fully working 150cm Searchlight since 93rd Searchlight disbanded in June 1945. The light is not 100% but it still looks great. Thanks to Andy Dawson and the rest of the Guys in the Garrison that help get the light working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Well done Keith, look forward to seeing it if and when I next get down your way. Still think RTV was the best weekend ever.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Well done Keith, RTV was the best weekend ever.:-D Yes well done mate.whats this RTV then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Yes well done mate.whats this RTV then? Route To Victory in May, Keith organised it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Route To Victory in May, Keith organised it. Is it ww2 only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Is it ww2 only. Yes but plenty of spare seats on the convoys, absolutely brilliant event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I should have said that Keith organised RTV in conjunction with the Kennet Valley area of the MVT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well done & I enjoyed reading the article in October's issue of Military Machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yes but plenty of spare seats on the convoys, absolutely brilliant event. Looks like you might have passengers next year then:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well done Keith and crew, what with the searchlight and now a radar trailer in the throes of restoration as mentioned on another thread on the site we have some interesting projects and completions to look forward to. I hope the attached will be of interest Keith cheers Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Whoops where did that interloper come from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Top picture man in the deck chair thingy he would of had binos,have britains model of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Looks like you might have passengers next year then:rofl: I don't think there will be an event next year but the organisers are looking to do something in 2010, I'm sure you would be more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hello Keith, Just in case you have not seen, here is another thread on Searchlights: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=7056 Interestingly I today received a 40 page manual dated 1943 on operating searchlights, quite technical but goes on to say that they had a range up to 20 miles on a clear night. I'll read the rest later, well the bits I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I don't think there will be an event next year but the organisers are looking to do something in 2010, I'm sure you would be more than welcome. 2010 i will be on the french canals by then,oh la la. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 2010 i will be on the french canals by then,oh la la. Are the French ready for you, have they been warned or are you travelling incognito:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 are you travelling incognito:-D No mate inthebargeo:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 No mate inthebargeo:rofl: :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) They just get worse. :cry: Actually have phots of the arc mechanism from the lamp. Edited September 16, 2008 by Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackack Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 What is the thread about the radar restoration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 No mate inthebargeo:rofl: So, I wonder if it will be Gardner powered..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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