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Type A Mk. II   A2
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Type A Mk. II spy radio set in suitcase
Type A Mark II (A2) with front panels uncovered
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Type A Mark II (A2) with front panels uncovered
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Specifications
  • Device
    Spy radio set
  • Purpose
    Clandestine (agent) communication
  • Country
    UK
Nomenclature
This radio set is known under the following names:

  • Type A Mark II
  • Type A Mk. II
  • A2
  • A.II
Surviving serial numbers
  • MC 2459
    RX
    ?
  • MC 2539
    Set
    Crypto Museum, Netherlands
  • MC 2666
    TX
    ?
  • MC 2940
    PSU
    ?
Documentation
  1. Instruction pour l'usage due poste-valise A MK. II
    French operating instructions for the A2 suitcase set (French).
    SOE, World War II.
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