Aircraft Clock, 8-Day, Center Knob, on Wooden Stand P-39 and aircraft systems

and aircraft systems

The A-5 Automatic Pilot was used primarily in WWII-era bomber aircraft of the Air Corps US Army such as the Consolidated B-24 Liberator (see photo of B-24 cockpit showing the location of the A-5 panel)

part number 671CPU-19-D15

Its hard to find another in better condition than this example

In making readings

Aircraft Clock, 8-Day, Center Knob, on Wooden Stand P-39 and aircraft systemsThis is a WWII era US military 8 Day aircraft clock, with a center knob, mounted in a wooden stand, likely walnut or mahogany judging by its grain. Although the identification label is missing, we believe that it is likely an Elgin made between 1931 1939, but interested buyers should confirm this on their own. The numerals 3, 6, and 9 are painted in Munsell green, indicative of use for US Navy aircraft. The center knob will adjust the time when pulled