Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (3) F-94 also very similar to the

also very similar to the ones of the N-3

The metal clearly shows the effects of climate and age

and it was hard-mounted to the aircraft

and Jacket No 572602" from an earlier reference

One revolution of the inner hand is 5 minutes

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (3) F-94 also very similar to theHere is a fine example of the US Navy's Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark VIII, as used in the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber and the TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber. This compass was installed above the pilots forehead, see image of the SBD's cockpit showing the location of this compass. This model was designated AN5732 1 later in WWII. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb (included but operation unknown) mounted in a small compartment