Wonder if this kind of X-ray machine was used in WW2 close to the frontline? G.E. General Electric X-Ray Corporation Model F-3 Shockproof X-Ray Unit. 53 x 36 x 22 cms, weight n 22 kgs From A Finnish net auction site. Thanx for any answers!
Kai, is there a 5 to 7 digit item number stamped somewhere into the case? Most likley begining with 96. Here is a link to some info about the X-Ray field Units, and a further search of the site may provide additional info as well. When it come to ww2 medical equipment this is by far my favorite source. WW2 US Medical Research Centre :: Field Equipment & Supplies - U.S. Army X-Ray Field Unit
That old stuff puts me in a state.......of wondering...... if such items would be considered safe today as I have heard a lot of stories of some machines that could give you a good amount of radiation with a minimum of exposure......x-ray technicians have told me they refuse some of the old equipment in fear of their own exposure as some of the units were out of bounds strong and leaked a sideways stream that was dangerous for them to be around even if they were pointed at the patient. They said even under their lead apron they were at risk.
Sorry, does not seem to be an item number in this model...Then again the photos are from the auction site so cannot be absolutely sure.
I believe Mike is correct. Look at the specs from this Australian Museum. The seem to match what you have seen. It was in use from 1940-1960, so I would guess that it was used in WW2. 96/269/79 Portable X-ray machine, 'Model F-3 shockproof X-ray unit', wood/metal/velvet, Victor X-ray Co. Ltd., London, 1940-1960. - Powerhouse Museum Collection
