Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (3) F-94 and Type 100 Mitsubishi Ki-46

and Type 100 Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah Reconnaissance aircraft

as used in the US Army Air Corps tricycle-landing gear (wings & nose gear

The center knob "Autopilot" rotates and centers on a detent

as illustrated on in the US Army Air Force's Flight Manual

and it was hard-mounted to the aircraft

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (3) F-94 and Type 100 Mitsubishi Ki-46Here 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