Object 2015.013.001 a
Transmitter
The Gibson Girl emergency radio was used by many northern bush pilots in the post-World War II period. It featured a hand-crank and an ergonomic shape so that it could be placed between a pilot’s thighs while cranking to generate a signal. This transmitter was owned by Hank Koenen who operated a charter airline from 1949 to 1975.
| Accession No. | 2015.013.001 a |
| Maker | Bendix Aviation Limited |
| Culture | Non-Indigenous |
| Region | North Slave |
| Location | Yellowknife, Great Slave Lake |
| Date | 1941 |
