Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark IX with Plaque Northrop often the home airfield

often the home airfield

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The Army Type B-16 Direct Reading Magnetic Compass was used across a number of US Army Air Corps and Air Force aicraft during WWII

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Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark IX with Plaque Northrop often the home airfieldHere is an example of the WWII era US Navy Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark IX, as used in the seaplanes PBY Catalina and PBM Mariner Patrol Bombers. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb mounted in a small compartment over the compass itself. Inside the same compartment is access to the direction compensating screws, used to calibrate the compass. This example is in very good condition for its age. The fluid is intact but not