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I found these a long time ago, and I thought I posted them here, but didn't find my post. Here is a pair of Bendix Scintilla EP E Magneto/Distributor switches as used with the Jacobs engines. They are attached together and have a RCAF WWII tag listing the aircraft as A/C 6933. There is also a metal tag with same number attached. Can anybody confirm that this is an Anson or a Crane or another twin with Jacobs? They will be for sale if anybody is interested.

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Anson..
from Brian Walkers terrific Serial database site..
first date: 2 September 1941 - Taken on strength at de Havilland of Canada, Toronto

Ex RAF AW690. Converted to Mk. III before delivery to RCAF. To No. 1 Training Command on 22 April 1942, for use by No. 5 Service Flying Training School at Brantford, Ontario. To Central Aircraft at Crumlin, Ontario on 27 September 1943 for conversion to Mk. IV. To workshop reserve at No. 6 Repair Depot at Trenton for further modifications on 17 December 1943. To No. 1 Training Command on 6 March 1944, for use by No. 4 Air Observer School at London, Ontario. To storage on 12 August 1944. To No. 1 Air Command on 15 January 1945, still in storage, pending disposal from that date. On the books of Material Command, stored by No. 4 Reserve Equipment Maintenance Unit, when struck off. Noted with 443:20 total time, 350:15 since overhaul, while in storage. Sold to Aircraft Industries of Canada.

last date: 9 March 1946 - Struck off, to War Assets Corporation for disposal

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Peter

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Peter,
Thanks very much. I wonder how these switches wound up in Maryland?

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Although it seems you found your source, the RCAF also utilized Cessna UC-78s, which were also twin Jacobs-powered. In fact, there is a UC-78 restoration not too far up the road from you that has some parts off Canadian UC-78s that may likely be incorporated into their restoration.

Jacobs engine were made in I believe Pottstown Pa. I had about a dozen of these Mag switches and used to give them away.

Alot of ansons and cranes went south after the war..

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Peter

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The Western Canada Aviation Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has 25 surplus immaculate Cessna Crane doors and also the plexi-glass canopies found above the cockpit area. The doors are all painted WWII original yellow. If any UC-78 restoration require these items, I suggest contacting the museum. They are being forced to vacate their current premises.

Norm would that be their storage area?

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Peter

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