Jacob and Morris Code

I met Jacob the other day. He told me a story about his grandfather, Weldon Moffatt, who served in the Second World War as an aviation navigator and HAM radio operator. His grandfather completed 26 missions flying in Lancaster and Halifax bombers.  During WWII, the method of communication was through Morris Code.  Morris Code is a way of transmitting text information using a series of flashing lights, taps or clicks that can be understood by a skilled listener or observer.  Jacob's grandfather is now 94 years old and teaching his two grandsons how to send Morris Code text messages using his original equipment.  

We have come a long way in sending text messages. Or, have we? Today, we use our Smart phones and let them do the digital translating and we read the messages.  Using Morris Code, the human receiver does the translating as well as understanding the message directly. If my Smart phone breaks down or runs out of  battery power I wont be able to send my message, but Jacob will be able to tap or flash it out to a skilled listener. High fives to Jacob's grandfather who is passing on his wisdom to another generation. ​

Want to read more about Weldon, or Weldy as he was affectionally called by his crew mates http://www.thememoryproject.com/stories/586:weldon-moffatt/