Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII, AN5732-1 with Mounting Bracket Consolidated Used in Merlin-powered RAF

Used in Merlin-powered RAF

This specimen no longer contains the compass dampening fluid

this indicator was used in the Avro Anson

as used by aircraft of the US Army Air Force and US Navy

repeater compass cards on the pilot’s and navigator’s panels and wherever heading indications are required

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII, AN5732-1 with Mounting Bracket Consolidated Used in Merlin-powered RAFThis example of the US Navy's Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark VIII, AN5732 1 (FSC R888 C 800) with mounting bracket, was 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