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WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type.
I'm still trying to fully identify this piece of equipment! It's a safety harness, presumably for aircraft use (came with several items of WWII parachute equipment) and it's made by MSA (Mine Safety Appliance Co) who were typically a US Navy contract supplier in WWII. The harness appears to be unissued – but I have idea of its exact designation, nor what type of aircraft it might have belonged to. Jump in for what might be the bargain of the week!
$95 / £75 / €85
 WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |  WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |
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 WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |  WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |
AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A.
A very good, clean example of the N-6A reflector gunsight, as used in gun turrets of aircraft including the B-24 nose and tail turrets, B-17 chin turret and on the remote control sighting station of the P-61 night fighter. Complete with its working flip-up green sun filter. Good spec. plate. Makes a great display for any 8th Air Force enthusiast.​
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$200 / £160 / €190
 AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A |  AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A |
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 AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A |  AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A |
 AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A |  AAF aircraft reflector gunsight Type N-6A |
RAF demonstration instrument panel with working lights and all original Air Ministry instruments and switches.
A work of art as much as anything, this fantasy partial panel is based on instruments you would find in a Spitfire, as well as other RAF aircraft. Handmade by a US veteran who does this as a hobby it is made from from maple wood and beautifully finished with orange shellac. It is fully wired and includes a 120v cord and plug so it will plug into any household outlet. The cockpit light, mounted top front, has a dimmer switch included. All instruments and switches are authentic WWII RAF issue with correct Air Ministry markings. A wonderful conversation piece.
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$500 / £365 / €420
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
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 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
 IMG_6964 |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights.IMG_6959 |
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |
RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2.
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Used on later Marks of Spitfire, as well as Mustangs, Hurricanes, Corsairs, Thunderbolts, Typhoons, Tempests, Mosquitoes and numerous other aircraft, both during and after the war. It also saw use in early jets such as the Meteor, Vampire, P-80, F-86 and F-100. the Mk 2 Gyro Gunsight was considered an improvement over the Reflector gunsight used in the Battle of Britain. This is the film recording unit which plugs in to the Gyro Gun Sight Mk 2 and still has a film cartridge installed (no guarantees if it has been used or if the images would be any good!). Nonetheless a great piece for display with a Gyro Gun Sight and in very good condition, well marked.
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$95 / £70 / €80
 RAF mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF Gun Camera Film cartridge Mk II |
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 RAF Gun Camera Film cartridge Mk II |  RAF Gun Camera Film cartridge Mk II |