Summary
Aircraft 'computor' bombsight, serial number 508/59. The bombsight was manufactured by H. & B. Precision Engineers Ltd, Manchester, England, circa 1959.
It is of the type fitted to the Mark 8 bombsight used in English Electric Canberra bombers manufactured at the Government Aircraft Factory (GAF), Fisherman's Bend, Victoria, between 1952 and 1959.
A paper label on the back suggests it was never fitted to the aircraft: 'REMOVE PACKING BEFORE / FITTING TO AIRCRAFT'. Another label adhered to the back, which might be a calibration record, is dated 20 Nov 1970.
Physical Description
Black rectangular metal box within metal tubular frame, with dials, controls, knobs and connection sockets. Paper labels on back.
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Manufacturer
H & B Precision Engineering Ltd, Manchester, England, Great Britain, circa 1959
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Used By
Australia: Supply Department, Government Aircraft Factories (GAF), 226 Lorimer Street, Fishermen's Bend, Port Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1959
Installed in Canberra Jet Bombers built by the Government Aircraft Factories, Fishermans Bend, Victoria. -
Date Inscribed
20 Nov 1970
Hand-written paper label on the back appears to be a calibration list. It is dated '20 NOV 70'. -
Inscriptions
Metal plate on side: 'COMPUTOR BOMBSIGHT / TYPE T-4 / REF. No. 9/4567 / SERIAL No. 508/59 / H & B PRECISION / ENGINEERS LTD.' On gyro component: 'GYRO. UNIT MK. 9. / ST[Illeg.]RF. No. 6G/2 SERl. No. 297/56 / FERANTI Ltd / MOSTON, MANCHESTER. ...' Paper label on back, held with masking tape: 'REMOVE PACKING BEFORE / FITTING TO AIRCRAFT'. A further hand-written paper label on the back appears to be a calibration list. It is dated '20 NOV 70'.
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Object Dimensions
560 mm (Width), 247 mm (Depth), 433 mm (Height), 21.76 kg (Weight)
Depth measurement includes protruding gyro and dials. Depth of main unit: 177mm
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Keywords
Bombsights, Computers, Computing, Military Aircraft Components
