Altimeter for Glider (pg11 ins)

This is an unusual piece, its the standard wartime altimeter Air Ministry marked as used by practically all RAF Wartime aircraft. It is in good condition and the hands and scale move freely. It is mounted in a sprung mount. This is a Airminstry fitting as the bracket is stamped with the crown and has an AM reference number. It would appear that this was fitted to a Glider??? although I cannot find a picture of it in situ as yet.

Seen under the markings on the bracket holding the altimeter.

This is a strange code for this bracket as 10A is the wireless equipment code.

£150

Fuel Flow Meter (pg11 ins)

Does exactly what it says, this is meter which measured the amount of fuel filling the tanks of Heavy Bombers like the Lancaster. Nice original condition air ministry marked.

£85

JU 52 Compass (pg11 ins)

JU 52 Compass FK 10  Fl 23210

The Junkers JU 52 was the workhorse of the Luftwaffe. It served from the beginning of WWII  to the very end and in every theatre of war. The JU 52 fought in multiple roles from airliners to bombers. At least one still serves for Lufthansa today. The compass is in good condition, everything intact, original liquid no bubbles, the compass card can be easily seen through the liquid. However the compass card does not rotate properly therefore does not work but everything is there. 

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B17 Autopilot (pg11 ins)

B17 Rose of York being christened by Princess Elizabeth now Queen Elizabeth II, 'rechristening' plane re-named in her honour at Thurleigh on 6 July, 1944

B17 Autopilot (pg11 ins)

Autopilot from a B17 Bomber. Very good condition.

The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" is a World War II bomber used primarily in Europe. B-17s from the Eighth Air Force participated in countless missions from bases in England. These missions often lasted for more than eight hours and struck at targets deep within enemy territory. Because of their long-range capability, formations of B-17s often flew into battle with no fighter escort, relying on their own defensive capabilities to insure a successful mission.

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Oil Pressure gauge brown(pg11 ins)

Well used in original condition brown oil pressure gauge. This type used a capillary which has been removed and it not repairable so its for display only. Used in all types of RAF wartime aircraft from Spitfire to Lancaster. Has a slight hairline crack crack in the bezel, complete with mounting bracket and a nice early 1941 date.

Seen in situ in a Hawker Typhoon under

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Boost gauge 24Lbs 2(pg11 ins)

Mint boxed serviceable 24Llb boost gauge. Spitfires ,Lancaster and other Merlin powered Aircraft.

£55

This is a really nice and unusual piece. This displays perfectly the variety of instruments used on aircraft like Hurricanes and Spitfires as discussed in the reference section and in the forum. As we say there is no such thing as a standard  instrument panel.

This valve is shown left fitted to a Mk I or II Royal Canadian Air Force Hurricane. Note the single firing button and the Oval gun sight. 

Boxed Dr Compass(pg11 ins)

Mint boxed unused.

Fitted above the Lancaster main panel

£75

 Dr Compass 2 (pg11 ins)

Fitted above the Lancaster main panel

£65

Lancaster instrument panel bracket (pg11 ins)

Seen left new made exact replicas of the bracket which held the DR Compass and LR homing indicator see this on the panel page link

Oil Pressure gauge yellow(pg11 ins)

Well used in original condition yellow oil pressure gauge. This type used a capillary which has been removed and it not repairable so its for display only. Used in all types of RAF wartime aircraft from Spitfire to Lancaster. 

1943 date.

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Halifax Mk 1,2 or 3 fuel Gauge (pg11 ins)

FG 502 a fuel gauge from a Halifax MK 2, 3 or 5

£65

Chipmunk Compass mount (pg11 ins)

This is a nice complete compass mount from a chipmunk, has the compass corrector attached and a light all ion very good condition. This compass mount  will fit a P8 or P11compass.

The Chippy was the RAF's standard trainer from the mid 50s. It remained in service with the Army Air Corps until 1997. Nearly 500 are still flying. The first aircraft were designed by De Havilland of Canada (and was the first indigenous design of that company since its formation in 1928), intending to replace the Tiger Moth biplane trainer. It first flew on 22. May 1946 from De Haviland's factory at Downsview, Toronto. It was designed by Wsiewolod J. Jakimuik, formerly chief designer with PZL of Poland. It was ordered by the Canadian Air Force, who used it as an  trainer, prior to students graduating to the Harvard. Canadian Chipmunks were exported to Egypt, Lebanon and Thailand.

£275

Oxygen Gauge (pg11 ins)

The label says it all mint and boxed

Click on the picture's to enlarge them

£35

Spitfire Pilot Training Instruments (pg11 ins)

Here we have a really rare if not unique find a  set of 8 training  instruments for WWII Pilots. These instruments would be used during basic flying training to familiarise pilots with cockpit layout and functions, They are in excellent condition and include the really rear Spitfire 480 MPH ASI.

£499 set of eight