Aircraft Clock, 8-Day, Center Knob, on Wooden Stand P-39 In making readings

In making readings

The knobs on the sextant turn

The A-5 Automatic Pilot was used primarily in WWII-era bomber aircraft of the Air Corps US Army such as the Consolidated B-24 Liberator (see photo of B-24 cockpit showing the location of the A-5 panel)

This is a rare find

and aircraft systems

Aircraft Clock, 8-Day, Center Knob, on Wooden Stand P-39 In making readingsThis is a WWII era US military 8 Day aircraft clock, with a center knob, mounted in a wooden stand, likely walnut or mahogany judging by its grain. Although the identification label is missing, we believe that it is likely an Elgin made between 1931 1939, but interested buyers should confirm this on their own. The numerals 3, 6, and 9 are painted in Munsell green, indicative of use for US Navy aircraft. The center knob will adjust the time when pulled