LAMP BLACKOUT DRIVING US
WOA6142
BLACKOUT DRIVING LAMP US
Mounted on left wing
Blackout driving light for military vehicles. This hooded lamp with shielded sealed beam unit projects a horizontal, diffused low-intensity beam forward. Developed for night-time convoy driving in tactical situations where the use of normal headlights is prohibited.
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Mounting Left wing |
Type Hooded blackout driving light |
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Function Tactical lighting for convoy use |
Design Sealed beam with shielding hood |
Features
- Shielded sealed beam unit with metal hood
- Horizontal, diffused low-intensity beam
- Light visible only when viewed directly (from above)
- Provides minimal illumination for driver without alerting the enemy
- Increased effectiveness when combined with night vision equipment
★ Authentic blackout driving lamp to military specifications. This lamp formed part of the complete blackout lighting system that enabled military vehicles to drive in convoy at night with minimal visibility to the enemy.
Installation notes
Mounted on the left wing using a specific bracket. The lamp operates in conjunction with the blackout lighting system controlled via the dashboard switch with locking button.
Historical context
The blackout driving lamp was developed during WWII for tactical night-time convoy driving. Early WWII vehicles did not yet feature this lamp; many were subsequently fitted via retrofit kits. The system remained in service on M-series vehicles until the 1980s.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |