Junk stall runway lights bargain

RAMC181 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:46 am

I was lucky enough to pick up this pair of pre-1954 Benjamin RAF runway approach lights for a few pounds off a junk stall this weekend.

AMWD = Air Ministry Works Department
LA = Light, (Runway) Approach
12 = 12" dia. lens
P1 = not entirely sure, but most likely indicates a prefocus lamp

They're off into the workshop this week for a bit of gentle TLC, every nut, bolt and fastener is rusted solid.

All the best,
PB

mustanglover · **Posted:** Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:14 am

RAMC181 wrote:

I was lucky enough to pick up this pair of pre-1954 Benjamin RAF runway approach lights for a few pounds off a junk stall this weekend.

AMWD = Air Ministry Works Department
LA = Light, (Runway) Approach
12 = 12" dia. lens
P1 = not entirely sure, but most likely indicates a prefocus lamp

They're off into the workshop this week for a bit of gentle TLC, every nut, bolt and fastener is rusted solid.

All the best,
PB

Turn them in to something like this.

Fouga23 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:18 am

Those are so cool!

ZRX61 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:16 am **Posts:** 2308

So, I have to ask.....

Will they be installed on the "landing"? :lol:

RAMC181 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:16 pm

Baddum-tishhhhh!

Seriously though, they are far too large for indoor use so for the time being will be mounted on poles in the garden.

All the best,
PB

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11324

Anyone have a legitimate source for old runway lights at a reasonable price?

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