Gyro Horizon, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl.22410-1 Wendehorizont F-4 Phantom

Gyro Horizon, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl.22410-1 Wendehorizont F-4 PhantomThis is a fine example of the electrical Fl. 22410 1 Wendehorizont, or Gyro Horizon, as used in aircraft of the German Luftwaffe during WWII. Likely made by Askania. According to various reference sources on the internet, this instrument was used in aircraft such as the Bf109G, Do335, FW190 A5 6, and Me262. See photo of Bf109G cockpit. The knurled rim around the glass lens can be rotated, which in turn cages or releases the gyro. There is a floating

which will rotate the pointer and align an indexing line within the small round window located on the face at about the 18

and ~2 inches to the top

and RC-35 Interphone Systems

The engraving on the back is perfectly legible

Two were typically mounted on each side of the aircraft forward of the wing

This specimen is clearly experienced

25" square mount and 4" deep

as used in versions of the heavy bomber B-24 (see photo of instrument panel from a B-24 Flight Manual showing the location of the indicator)

its use in the aircraft evidenced by the dog-eared binder and some pages

This is a 1950-60's-era Attitude Gyro Horizon Indicator as used in early versions of the US Navy/Marine Corps Jet Fighter/Attack Aircraft Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk

The Type P8 Navigational Compass

0-400 Knots