I've heard of the R.N.R and the R.N.V.R (as I am sure most of us have) - but prior to seeing this recruitment ad., I had never heard of the R.N.V.W.R. - Royal Navy Volunteer Wireless Reserve.
Anyway, here it is - circa 1950:
The receiver is clearly meant to be an Eddystone - possibly an S.740. But if you look closely at the controls on that unmistakable escutcheon - the drawing isn't quite right. And the operator on the key: his stance is not right for Morse key operation: the arm from the elbow to the wrist should be flat on the table.
Perhaps it's all a subtle ploy . . . . the R.N. always did place a high premium on quality observation skills - for obvious reasons.
Al. / June 20, 2013 //
Anyway, here it is - circa 1950:
The receiver is clearly meant to be an Eddystone - possibly an S.740. But if you look closely at the controls on that unmistakable escutcheon - the drawing isn't quite right. And the operator on the key: his stance is not right for Morse key operation: the arm from the elbow to the wrist should be flat on the table.
Perhaps it's all a subtle ploy . . . . the R.N. always did place a high premium on quality observation skills - for obvious reasons.
Al. / June 20, 2013 //
