[ARC5] Re: [Milsurplus] Speaking of Spares Boxes

[Bob Macklin]

When I wan in Korea (USAF 1953) we received the major components in a
"Oilcloth" wrapping. This wrapping has aluminum foil on one side.

We were living in barracks built by the Japanese in WWII. The longest wood
in the walls was just long enough to go between 2 studs. The outside was
coated with a "MUD STUCO". it was cold in the winter.

We carefully opened the components to preserve the oilcloth. We used it to
cover the walls to keep the wind and cold out.

And received replacement resistors and capacitors one to a little manila
envelope! How much did a 1/2W carbon comp resistor cost in 1953?

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
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Subject: Re: [ARC5] Re: [Milsurplus] Speaking of Spares Boxes


> Groups,
>
> I have always been intrigued by the fact that Navy "spares" boxes are
> so well built,either of wood or steel and the fact that provision for a
> lock  and handles on even the smallest boxes was a requirement.Army
> "spares" boxes make more sense to me with the felt lining,snug fit, and
> simple snap hasp and no resistors and caps in paper envelopes.Of
> course,a Navy has to carry everything due to its logistical situation
> and an Army on land only has to send a truck...
>  I would very much like to be enlightened!
>
> Jay
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