Something which I have stated previously, it would be good if aviation or history magazines could offer a page on collecting aviation memorabilia, similar to the monthly book reviews, each month a page on some aspect of collecting written by collectors themselves. Be it propellers, instruments, books, postcards, photographs, head gear, ejection seats, yokes, clocks, wreckology, insignia, cockpits, paintings, log books, the list goes on…this would generate new interest and make more people aware of what is out there and what can still be found, It in turn could be beneficial for aerojumbles which could get a mention in the articles as a possible source of supplies.
With regards to the above article of radioactive instruments and crossing borders. I think the writing has long been on the wall for these types of instruments. Royal Mail now frequently check packages and stop items in mid flow refusing to deliver the items onwards making it difficult when buying or selling over the Internet. Checks at aerojumbles with gieger counters are not uncommon at some sites, eBay also forbid these types of instruments from being sold although the latter is not obviously enforced and is difficult to do so without the correct equipment. It’s becoming increasingly harder to trade freely in these old instruments, more hassle than it was worth so I passed on my collection some years back. Either the boarder police have very good sensitive equipment or your Halifax panel must have been glowing hot for the emissions to have been coming out of the van! Anyhow it would be good to see a photo of it sometime, certainly not many of these about.
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