British Aircrew Mask PEC Mk1
Mk1 Stores Ref: 6D/2073 | Drawing No: MBEU/8908
The Mk1 PEC was only used in the RAF for all Mks of Lightning, Canberra PR9 and B(I)12, and Victor K2.
A "Fighter Type" PEC for low altitude, it provided connections for: breathing oxygen, AVS, anti-G trousers, and communications.
The upper end of the oxygen hose is fitted with a Mk7A oxygen bayonet connector, and the communications cable is fitted with a 626-Type socket, commonly known as the "UK NATO socket". The commucnications cable is attached to the oxygen hose with either "Lassovic Tape" or John Bull S-Pattern Cable Clips.
Exhibit
Mk1 PEC dated September 1972
The man portion is dated 9/72, the hose cure date is missing.
RAF Resources
AP1182E, Volume 1, Section 4, chapter 8, Fig 1 (AL109, February 1965)
Manufacturers Resources
Overview of personal equipment connectors, Airmed, WW191 Issue 4, July 1975
Lightning F3 AEA poster, ML Aviation, 1966
The Mk1 mask PEC is shown as item 10 in this AEA poster under "Low Altitude".
