[Boatanchors] KWM 1 History Question

[Greg Mijal]

Hi:

I heard a story that the KWM 1 transceiver was used on the U 2 spyplane in the past.  The pilot operated the radio by looking into a mirror at the KWM 1 mounted behind his head.  These KWM 1's were manufactured with reversed letters and numbers in order to reflect properly to the pilots eye.
Is this story true or an urban legend?
Thanks
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
new KWM 1 owner