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| Author: | gene [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | sextant periscope possibly for B-17 |
I have what may be an instrument for a WW II B-17 Bomber. It is in the original fiberglass box and has the following label: Sextant Periscope, type number 1426C-05 manufactured by Kollsman Instrument Corp. in Elmhurst New York. If this would be of interest to anyone trying to restore a B-17 please contact me at gene100@mac.com Gene |
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| Author: | tom d. friedman [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:52 pm ] |
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never saw a periscope on a b-17. however some ww 2 raf bombers had them. i had 1 from a wellington, although the periscope was british made. but then keep in mind we sold tons of equipment / accessories to our allies too. or you may have a drift sight, can you post a picture?? best, tom |
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| Author: | FlyingFortB17 [ Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:05 am ] |
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Didn't the navigator on a B-17 use a periscope of some nature? Might be the drift meter? |
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