Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII Czech

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII CzechHere is a fine example of the US Navy's Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark VIII, as used in the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber and the TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber. This compass was installed above the pilots forehead, see image of the SBD's cockpit showing the location of this compass. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb (included but unlikely operational) mounted in a small compartment over the compass itself. Inside the same

home) position on its stem

thru which the bottom stem would protrude

South and West)

ID-310A/ARN

It was fitted with a louvered shutter and shot panoramic

and a 100-foot drum

Kollsman 614K-023-2297

Compass Scale

B-47 Stratojet

The side label is partially removed

sighting unit

The sextant would be suspended from the plexiglass astrodome in the ceiling of the aircraft while the navigator sighted a select stars