Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (2) HH-3 Helicopter Here is a WWII-era Wheel

Here is a WWII-era Wheel and Flap Position Indicator of the Air Corps US Army

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It is in very good condition

This indicator appeared in early versions of the TBM and can be seen in this TBM/F training video at minute 6

observers could determine the location of friendly aircraft using triangulation

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (2) HH-3 Helicopter Here is a WWII-era WheelHere 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. This model was designated AN5732 1 later in WWII. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb (included but operation unknown) mounted in a small compartment