Section of PLUTO Fuel Pipe

Section of PLUTO Fuel Pipe Section of PLUTO Fuel Pipe Section of PLUTO Fuel Pipe

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Section of PLUTO Fuel Pipe
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Section of PLUTO Fuel Pipe
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cable sample from PLUTO, the Second World War operation 'pipeline under the ocean' to support the Normandy landings and liberation of Europe by Allied forces by securing reliable fuel supplies. Probably made by Glover's of Trafford Park in 1944.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
Y1982.40
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 157 mm x 132 mm x 127 mm,
type:
fuel pipe