Aircraft Parts and Relics
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WWII RAF aircraft course indicator / compass.
Air Ministry marked course indicator / compass, also believed to be from a heavy comber aircraft (Wellington, Stirling, Lancaster, Halifax etc). I believe this connected with the autopilot to maintain course and direction. 5" (12.5cm) i diameter. Date coded 1943 with what I presume to be a later test/inspection date of 1950. Ideal for building an instrument panel and very good condition.
$145 / £105 / €120
 WWII RAF aircraft course indicator / compass |  WWII RAF aircraft course indicator / compass |
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 WWII RAF aircraft course indicator / compass |  WWII RAF aircraft course indicator / compass |
RAF autopilot cockpit control Mk VIII for Lancaster, Halifax, etc.
Pitch control wheel assembly for the Mk VIII Auto Pilot as fitted on the Lancaster, Halifax and other RAF heavy bombers. Large bakelite construction in excellent condition, well marked with broad arrow and stores ref. number.
$75 / £55 / €65
 RAF autopilot cockpit control |  RAF autopilot cockpit control |
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 RAF autopilot cockpit control |  RAF autopilot cockpit control |
RAF aircraft electrical switch, brass and enamel.
Porcelain enamel and brass toggle switch; 5 amp, 250 volts. Used on many pre-war and early wartime aircraft. Made by Sperryn and in excellent condition. A real work of art - and could easily be converted to use as a lightswitch or similar!
$65 / £35 / €45
 RAF aircraft electrical switch, brass and enamel |  RAF aircraft electrical switch, brass and enamel |
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 RAF aircraft electrical switch, brass and enamel |
RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2.
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.
$95 / £70 / €80
 RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |  RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |
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 RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |  RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |
USN aircraft data plate for WWII N-3N trainer aircraft.
Interesting aircraft date plate for an N-3N primary trainer, used throughout WWII, showing a modification to the right hand stabilizer at Norfolk Naval Air Station. Great condition, with obvious wear but retaining zinc oxide green paint to rear surface.
$25 / £18 / €20 email to secure this item
 USN aircraft data plate for N-3N trainer aircraft |  USN aircraft data plate for N-3N trainer aircraft |
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Waltham 8 day Aircraft clock mounted in a superb wood base.
Purportedly from a B-17G bomber, this aircraft clock is unmarked except for "8-Days" to face and "ADJ" on the back (I have not opened it to look for more markings). It is in non-working condition and I have no idea if it just needs cleaning or more extensive work. The base in which it sits is quite beautifully made and someone went to great lengths to make an attractive presentation. Take a chance - could be the bargain of the year!
$60 / £45 / €50
 USAAF aircraft clock mounted in wood frame |  USAAF aircraft clock mounted in wood frame |
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 USAAF aircraft clock mounted in wood frame |  USAAF aircraft clock mounted in wood frame |
AAF Type N-6 16mm Gun Camera for P-47, P-51 fighters etc.
16mm gun camera which was installed inside the wing of fighters including the P-51, P-47, P-38 etc. and electronically activated as the gun button was pressed to record footage of actual combat with enemy aircraft. This example has the added feature of a detachable viewfinder mounted on one side, so it could also be used manually - missing from most examples. Camera is in excellent condition, with no damage or dings, just very light wear. Lens by Eastman looks very good. Back opens to receive film canister and camera is well marked. manufactured by Morse Instrument Co. of Hudson, Ohio.
$125 / £90 / €105 email to secure this item
 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |  AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
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 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |  AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |  AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
RAF / RCAF Morse code aircraft identification transmitter switchbox No. 2 Mk III. 5C/372
Transmitter for aircraft identification, it sends out a steady signal or can be overridden to tap out a Morse code message. Perfect condition and appears to be fully-functioning, hinged on left to open and printed instructions are inside. A rare item that saved many lives!
$75 / £55 / €65 email to secure this item
 RAF / RCAF IFF morse transmitter |
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 RAF / RCAF IFF morse transmitter |
 RAF / RCAF IFF morse transmitter |
 RAF / RCAF IFF morse transmitter |
 RAF / RCAF IFF morse transmitteN4376 |
Pacific war aircraft relic 3. Piece of shrapnel from a bombing raid by a Japanese "Betty" bomber.
From the same collection as the two relics listed above, and with a note signed by the same veteran, a small piece of shrapnel, 3" long, gathered after a bombing raid on American ships during the invasion of Okinawa. Though small this is dense and heavy so is probably a piece of the bomb casing designed to inflict maximum injury. An interesting relic well worth researching and displaying in a Pacific War collection.
£38 / $50 / €43 email to secure this item
 Pacific War relic 3. Betty shrapnel |
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