Directional Gyro, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl22561 Kurskreisel AT-6

Directional Gyro, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl22561 Kurskreisel AT-6This is a WWII era Directional Gyro Fl22561 as used in bombers Dornier Do 17, Junkers Ju 88, and night fighter Bf 110 of the German Luftwaffe. According to our friends at DeutscheLuftwaffe. DE, this instrument was part of the Siemens K 4 course control system, and could be used as a stand alone course display system, and in conjunction with the PKS 11 patina course controller and the PDS three rotor control system. With the left knob depressed, the

This type of gauge was the primary tool used to lean the large radial engines in service late in the piston-powered aircraft era

adjusts the projection of the reticles on the glass screen toward the target

The metal clearly shows the effect of climate and age

Aichi M6A Submarine-launched Attack Seaplane Seiran

In addition

Once wound and case closed

The cabinet design appears to be repurposed from that used by the Fl22861 Altitude Recorder/Barograph

was primarily used in aircraft of the Japanese Army such as the Type 4 Mitsubishi Ki-67 Peggy Bomber

since the decals on the letter opener state "Standard Steel Propeller" and not "Hamilton Standard"

25in diameter and ~8in deep

The book is in good condition given its age

25in diameter and ~4in deep