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

Aircraft Clock, 8-Day, Center Knob, on Wooden Stand P-39This 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

In making readings

plus original instructions

5 x 7 x 1 inch device included the flight computer on the face with a rotating card for determining the critical factors impacting the planned flight

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 De-Icing Pressure Indicator for the de-icing system used in WWII US Army Air Forces aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress

This is a rare find

Its hard to find another in better condition than this example

Both are labeled "AF US ARMY" on their faces

and aircraft systems

part number 671CPU-19-D15

The microphone trigger switch and the transfer button both operate

The knobs on the sextant turn