JohnB Posted September 1, 2023 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
Jeff Posted September 1, 2023 Posted September 1, 2023 Thats really cool ,John. Does it still work correctly? 2
JohnB Posted September 1, 2023 Author 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
PanzerWomble Posted September 2, 2023 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
JohnB Posted September 2, 2023 Author 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
JohnB Posted September 2, 2023 Author 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
Peterpools Posted September 3, 2023 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
JohnB Posted September 3, 2023 Author 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.)
Jeff Posted September 4, 2023 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'..... 😢
JohnB Posted September 4, 2023 Author 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
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