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Old 03-08-19, 10:15 AM   #7036
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Is that some faint German gothic writing I can see on the lower "cylinder"?
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Old 03-08-19, 10:31 AM   #7037
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Is that some faint German gothic writing I can see on the lower "cylinder"?
Not as far as I can ascertain having looked on the website.

Clue 2: One person operated.
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Old 03-08-19, 10:36 AM   #7038
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Military use?
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Old 03-08-19, 10:52 AM   #7039
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Military use?
Primarily no.
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I know I'm wrong, but I will give it a chance

Some kind of gas cooker ?

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Old 03-08-19, 02:57 PM   #7041
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Are the spheres light bulbs?
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Old 03-09-19, 06:36 AM   #7042
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Some kind of gas cooker ?

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Are the spheres light bulbs?
Afraid not.

Clue 3: It is always kept in a room that is locked and guarded when not in use.
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Is it "ERNIE"?
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Old 03-09-19, 07:00 AM   #7045
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Is it "ERNIE"?
No but a good guess.
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Old 03-09-19, 08:28 AM   #7046
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Is this device currently in use?
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Most definitely.
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Old 03-09-19, 11:36 AM   #7048
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Is it powered by electricity?
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Is this thing located in England?
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