{"product_id":"ww2-raf-mk-xivb-p-altitude-meter-6a-1512-rated-to-45-000-feet-for-a-spitfire-hf-mk-vi","title":"WW2 RAF MK XIVB (P) Altitude Meter 6A\/1512 Rated To 45,000 Feet For A Spitfire HF MK VI","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 RAF MK XIVB (P) Altitude Meter 6A\/1512 Rated To 45,000 Feet For A Spitfire HF MK VI\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage aircraft cockpit gauge is a WW2 RAF MK XIVB (P) Altitude Meter 6A\/1512 Rated To 45,000 Feet For A Spitfire HF MKVI made by Kollsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn very good cosmetic condition, with some minor surface blemishes, it has not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Diameter:  7.7 cm \/ 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 10.2cm \/ 4\" (excluding knob and fittings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6A\/1512 (\u003cem\u003ewhere 6A is the RAF stores number for Aircraft Engine and Flying Instruments, Accessories and Spares\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMK XIVB (P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45,000 Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge K on the rear (Kollsman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earlier versions of this type of meter, rated up to 35,000 feet, were used in WW2 iconic aircraft such as the Spitfire, Hurricane, and AVRO Lancaster. The meter rated to 45,000 feet was required for aircraft with pressurised cockpits \/ cabins. This tended to be aircraft operating at high altitude for photo-reconnaissance such as \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire PR XIX, introduced in 1944, which could fly at heights up to 42,000 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe De Havilland Mosquito PR \u003cem\u003eMk 32,\u003c\/em\u003e a higher altitude version of the \u003cem\u003eMosquito\u003c\/em\u003e PR Mk XVI with a pressurised cabin, and longer \/ lighter wings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, there were some WW2 High Altitude Fliers with pressurised cockpits including the Supermarine Spitfire HF MK VI. The canopy was locked in place and it had longer wings than the lower altitude Spitfire fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice aviation collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/aircraft-collectibles-aviation-aeronautica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage aircraft spares.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana\" style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"development\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Ministry (RAF)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45356091343105,"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_MK_XIVB_P_Altitude_Meter_6A_1512_Rated_To_45_000_Feet_For_A_Spitfire_HF_MK_VI.jpg?v=1729783903","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-raf-mk-xivb-p-altitude-meter-6a-1512-rated-to-45-000-feet-for-a-spitfire-hf-mk-vi","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}