Sperry Marine Gyro-Compass and Gyro-Pilot Manual 1944 Regia Aeronautica Measures 10" long including the

Measures 10" long including the handle

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It is in superb condition given its 1944 date of manufacture

do not had a rear housing apparently by design

Sperry Marine Gyro-Compass and Gyro-Pilot Manual 1944 Regia Aeronautica Measures 10" long including theThis is an original hard copy manual for the Sperry Gyro Compass and Gyro Pilot system used in sea vessels during the 1940's and 1950's. The ~60 page manual describes the operation and maintenance of the system. It is full of text, illustrations, and diagrams. It was published in 1944, and is in very good condition.