‘RICARDO’ (ALCO) Military Radio Battery Charging Set
£ P.O.A.
ALCO “Firefly” MkIV.
A complete, small self contained electrical generating plant comprising single cylinder enclosed piston valve steam engine direct coupled to 6 Volt D.C. alternator.
With seperate wood fired boiler, etc.
Output 3-4 Amps ~ Wt 50 Kg.
A complete set, packed in it’s original military
wooden crate. (Designed to be parachute dropped behind enemy lines for use by special forces).
Produced in small numbers c1943-55.
Price On Application
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