[CW] Correct key for B-17 WWII bomber?

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

My guess is J-45 or J-37.  I heard the J-38 was only used as a training
key.  In Merchant Marine service we used Johnson (now. NYE Viking) oval
based keys or a similar but stocky RCA type.

73
DR

On Jan 7, 2017 8:02 PM, "abqcooks--- via CW" <cw at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

Greetings to the group,
Thanks to all who answered my question about bugs on military aircraft.
Today I toured the B-17 and the radio op station looked all like the real
thing.  I have some good shots if anyone is interested.
The only thing that looked not correct was the straight key on the desk.
It was an old bunnel that was correct for older landline (RR) use.
So what would be a period correct straight key?
J37, 38, 45 ?   I want to give them one that might be more correct. Any
ideas ?  Jim

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