SARBE 3 Rescue Beacon

London, Hangar One Aircraft & Exhibits

This Search And Rescue Beacon was fitted to an aircrew lifejacket.

When activated it would send out radio pulses on the international distress frequency alerting the rescue services and allowing them to home in on the signal.

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Object number	X002-8246
Maker name	Burndept Electronics Limited
Production date	Circa 1970-circa 1980
Date in use	Circa 1970-Circa 1980

Two yellow metal rectangular cases, with black connecting wires, © RAF Museum

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