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WW2 Royal Air Force Air Compressor: Rare Madras Find Restored by Collector

Summary by Times of India
Kakarla Mahesh acquired a rare World War 2-era Royal Air Force air compressor at a Madras University of Technology auction for Rs 2,500. The portable Bendix-Westinghous unit, likely used at the Sholavaram airstrip, was found in pristine condition and restored by Mahesh, who has a childhood connection to the location.
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WW2 Royal Air Force Air Compressor: Rare Madras Find Restored by Collector

Kakarla Mahesh acquired a rare World War 2-era Royal Air Force air compressor at a Madras University of Technology auction for Rs 2,500. The portable Bendix-Westinghous unit, likely used at the Sholavaram airstrip, was found in pristine condition and restored by Mahesh, who has a childhood connection to the location.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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