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From the information plate on the rotating beacon: Lamp Assembly Duplex 24" Drum Type Rotating Beacon AN Part No. AN 2564-2 C.H. Co. Cat No 43089C Order No. 48-3585-AF C.H. Co. Serial no. 75 Crouse-Hinds Company Property of U. S. Government Information from the Crouse-Hinds Company shows no remaining shipping or destination records for this beacon. According to company officials, this type of beacon has been out of production for many years. Other information from Crouse-Hinds Company officials show it was made in their Syracuse, NY division. Shipping weight was 670 lbs., 55 shipping volume, 120V 60HZ, 6 rpm, clear flat single beam lens.
DCB-224 Double Drum Rotating Beacon, 6 rpm, clear double-flash beam and green single-flash beam, for military airports.
The rotating beacon is similar to the one pictured here, the original Atterbury Army Air Field Rotating Beacon. The top lamp portion is what the museum now has. The second photo is of the current Columbus Municipal Airport operational rotating beacon on Bakalar Green. The photo on the right is of the WWII era rotating beacon being delivered to the museum. It is believed this may be the original air base beacon or the original beacon from the Walesboro Auxiliary Field. The Walesboro Auxiliary Field was located just southwest of Columbus, Indiana and used by both the Atterbury Army Air Field and the Seymour, Indiana, Freeman Field.
We need room to display our rotating beacon and the museum needs help to fund our expansion. We are seeking grants and donations to fund museum expansion to better showcase artifacts, host guests and expand research and archive areas. If you would like to help, send your check to: Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum Building Fund 4742 Ray Boll Boulevard Columbus, IN 47203 |
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The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum has received an
artifact donation of a WWII era rotating beacon. This beacon is believed to be
the original WWII beacon from the former air base or a near by air base. The
beacon will be restored and placed on display at the museum in the future.
