Antique British 2nd World War RAF Royal Air Force Hand Held Torch Prismatic Compass
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Antique British 2nd World War Royal Air Force Hand Held Torch Prismatic Compass
This rare original compass was used by Royal Air Force
(RAF ) crew in their 2nd World War bomber aircraft. The compass has a prismatic viewing to see precise directional readings on the working compass. The handle is metal and has a on/off switch for the torch.
With the correct batteries the torch would light up under the compass especially useful for night bombing raids over Germany.
Base of the torch unscrews as shown in the picture for the battery or batteries to slip in.
The compass casing is solid brass and has the markings
HAND BEARING
HUGES & SONS LTD LONDON
TYPE "06" AFT No 0251
MADE IN ENGLAND
This item would make a wonderful 2nd World War memento.
Please note the glass above the working compass is slightly fogged up due to use & age.
It weights around 900 gams ,
height 7.5 inches
diameter of compass 3 3/4 inches
This rare original compass was used by Royal Air Force
(RAF ) crew in their 2nd World War bomber aircraft. The compass has a prismatic viewing to see precise directional readings on the working compass. The handle is metal and has a on/off switch for the torch.
With the correct batteries the torch would light up under the compass especially useful for night bombing raids over Germany.
Base of the torch unscrews as shown in the picture for the battery or batteries to slip in.
The compass casing is solid brass and has the markings
HAND BEARING
HUGES & SONS LTD LONDON
TYPE "06" AFT No 0251
MADE IN ENGLAND
This item would make a wonderful 2nd World War memento.
Please note the glass above the working compass is slightly fogged up due to use & age.
It weights around 900 gams ,
height 7.5 inches
diameter of compass 3 3/4 inches