Whirlwind II / SAGE prototype air supply shutoff unit
Catalog Number
102732029
Type
Physical object
Description
The object consists of a closed, triangular-shaped, red metal housing with a handle on each side. The red housing is attached to an open rectangular panel containing a small, flat baffle panel. A lever on the front of the red housing lifts and lowers the flat panel. When it is lifted, air can flow through, and when it is lowered, air flow is shut off. On a plate attached to the front of the object is "CONTRACT A.F. 30(635)," "6820-8113," and "PROPERTY OF U.S.A.F."
Date
1951
Identifying Numbers
Other number
6820-8113
Engraved on a plate attached to the front of the object
Other number
CONTRACT A.F. 30(635)
Engraved on a plate attached to the front of the object