1940s Smiths Aircraft Air Temperature Cockpit Gauge

1940s Air Ministry RAF Aircraft Radiator Temperature 24 Volt Cockpit Gauge, which we believe was made for a WW2 Bomber.

This Vintage Scientific Instrument/Gadget/Meter is sold as a collectible only. It is in very good cosmetic condition with very slight surface scuffing, and is brand new old stock. It measured radiator temperature in degrees celsius.

Approximate Measurements:-

• Height 6cm
• Width: 6 cm
• Depth: 6cm
• Dial Diameter: 5.7cm (including bezel)

The gauge we have for sale has no Maker's mark or RAF stores number but is typical of air ministry gauges manufactured during the 1940s for the iconic WW2 aircraft.

Labelled on the front:-

53MV No. 434

40 to 140
RAD
oC

Engraved on the rear:

A.M with crown

British Pat Appl. Nos
17474/40 and 3981/42

24v +

R V-

R

A nice collectible for the Classic Aircraft or gadget enthusiast!