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WW2 US Army Navy Aircraft – VACUUM GYRO ARTIFICIAL HORIZON – P-51 P-38 P-47 F4U

WW2 US Army Navy Aircraft - VACUUM GYRO ARTIFICIAL HORIZON - P-51 P-38 P-47 F4U
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You are bidding on an EXCELLENT example of 100% ORIGINAL WW2 US Army / Navy / Marine Aircraft Pneumatic Gyroscopic Horizon, AN 5736-1! This type of horizon was used in many fighter and bomber aircraft, including the F4U Corsair F6F Hellcat, P-38 Lightning, P-40 Warhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, and others!! 

This vacuum-driven gyro horizon measured the turn angle and side-slip of the aircraft, relayed the current horizon. It was located on the main instrument panel of many US Army, Navy, and Marine Fighters & Bombers.

Made of aluminum and steel, this horizon dates to 1943, and would have been used right up until the end of the war. 90% of the original finish remains, with some slight marks and wear due to the age. The cage knobs functions correctly; and the center knob adjusts, the indexing indicator for the view angle of the pilot. The data labels are also, intact, indicating the manufacture and part number. This was removed from a downed Navy fighter by a US Serviceman who served in the Pacific. I have shown its location in the last images. Would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection, restoration project, or panel re-build!

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