Originally Posted by
NutLoose
ones we had didn't have the clip on them as it was a fod hazard.
They only came without clips
after clips became a fod hazard.
Without a clip they were a loose article
. One solution was to drill a hole through the twist too and insert a nylon thread, same as in the dinghy knife. Also adding a ring of self adhesive fathom tape.
Came in various colours. On AEW Shacks we favoured white or yellow for marking contacts on the radar screen.
Some lead was was that could beat be removed with a polish. Some lead could be wiped off with a damp cloth - beware walking to your aircraft in the rain with all your mission brief on a knee pad.