{"product_id":"ww2-raf-astro-compass-mk-ii-06a-11740-air-ministry-in-its-original-transit-case","title":"WW2 RAF Astro Compass Mk II 06A\/11740 Air Ministry In Its Original Transit Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 RAF Astro Compass Mk II 06A\/11740 Air Ministry In Its Original Transit Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice WW2 RAF Astro Compass Mk II 06A\/11740 Air Ministry In Its Original Transit Case. Instructions are not included but can be found on the Internet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e fair cosmetic condition, the astro compass has a few surface blemishes and loss of surface coating commensurate with age and use. I haven't been tempted to clean\/polish it as some people prefer to see the patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily used by WW2 Pilots and Navigators for aircraft celestial navigation, the astro compass determined the precise aircraft position by measuring the angles between celestial bodies, (e.g. the sun, moon and stars), and the horizon, and calculating true North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of Astro Compas was used on many multi-crewed Allied aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster, Bristol Beaufort and the B24 Liberator.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grey wood transit box is intact but has loose internal fitments, surface blemishes and wood splits. The box has had a few knocks and bangs over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:  10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey Wood Case (WHD):  26.6 x 16 x 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compass ring is marked as follows:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA.M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstro Compass MkII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6A\/11740 \u003cem\u003e(where 6A is the RAF stores number for Aircraft Instruments)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely piece of RAF WW2 history which would make a great display item!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/militaria\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emilitaria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45623006822657,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/WW2_RAF_Astro_Compass_Mk_II_06A_11740_Air_Ministry_In_Its_Original_Transit_Case.jpg?v=1730721996","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-raf-astro-compass-mk-ii-06a-11740-air-ministry-in-its-original-transit-case","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}