Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (1) Peggy Bomber This is an original WWII-era

This is an original WWII-era Radio Operator's Information File published in 1944 (updated 1945) by the US Army Air Force

55 gallons) it weighs ~56 lbs

6A/1538 altimeter used at the navigators position on aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber

The equipment is designed for remote control operation and may be installed with provisions for dual control or for signal control

which would likely be determined by the type of aircraft to be refueled on a mission

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (1) Peggy Bomber This is an original WWII-eraHere is a fine example of the US Navy's Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark VIII, as used in the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber and the TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber. This compass was installed above the pilots forehead, see image of the SBD's cockpit showing the location of this compass. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb (included but unlikely operational) mounted in a small compartment over the compass itself. Inside the same