Summary
Instrument panel mounted direct-reading compass (serial no. H-15043) made by the Bendix Aviation Corporation, Pioneer Instrument Division, Teterboro New Jersey circa 1940. This type of compass was used in aircraft such as the Consolidated Catalina flying boat Complete with original wooden transit case. Used by Australian National Airways.
Physical Description
Instrument panel mounted direct-reading compass with original wooden transit case
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Australian National Airways Pty Ltd (ANA), 25 Jul 1949
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Brand Names
Bendix (Aircraft Instruments) , Consolidated-Vultee (Aeroplanes)
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Components - navigation instrumentation
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