JohnB Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just got a "new" addition to my collection of RAF WW II a/c compasses. A well worn Type P6 that still has the liquid in it which is a bit unusual as they usually don't still have the liquid. I just happened to see it on ebay with a great price (less than $50 and free shipping). Here it is with a couple of my other compasses (I have several more!). I though some of you might enjoy seeing this just for grins. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Thats really cool ,John. Does it still work correctly? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jeff said: Thats really cool ,John. Does it still work correctly? As far as I can tell Jeff it does. Looks beat up but it still works. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Thats just too cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 He he , if we are doing show and tell - this is my Bendix Compass, my Grandfather (Royal Navy) "liberated it" from a written off PBM Mariner some time late 1944 . Been in the family ever since. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 30 minutes ago, PanzerWomble said: He he , if we are doing show and tell - this is my Bendix Compass, my Grandfather (Royal Navy) "liberated it" from a written off PBM Mariner some time late 1944 . Been in the family ever since. Excellent! In great condition too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Show and tell time for sure. LOL This is my Bendix USAAF D-12. It's been sitting on a shelf for a while and I see it needs some cleaning up. Soon! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 'Nuthern. Type P11 this time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Hi John Somew mighty neat RAF and USAAF collectables. Never knew these were around for collecting and a nice piece of history to own. Always wanted to collect old analog aircraft instruments and just may give it a shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Hi John Somew mighty neat RAF and USAAF collectables. Never knew these were around for collecting and a nice piece of history to own. Always wanted to collect old analog aircraft instruments and just may give it a shot. Agreed Peter. You can find lots of collectables on ebay and other memorabilia sites. Some reasonable, some definately not! LOL (I have a pair of Luftwaffe flying boots which are in good condition I plan to let go if I can find a buyer.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I always wanted the fuse tip from a WWI shell, but I don't think it will conform to our 'rules'..... 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Jeff said: I always wanted the fuse tip from a WWI shell, but I don't think it will conform to our 'rules'..... 😢 Probably so Jeff. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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