Turn and Bank Indicator, Electric, Luftwaffe FL 22407 Wendezeiger Consolidated

Turn and Bank Indicator, Electric, Luftwaffe FL 22407 Wendezeiger ConsolidatedThis is a WWII era Turn and Bank Indicator (Wendezeiger) FI 22407 used in various aircraft of the German Luftwaffe. The gyro in this model is electrically powered, as opposed to those designs which were pneumatically powered (i. e., via suction), thus reducing the potential risk to reliability arising from a vacuum system (i. e., leaks). The indicator is in very good condition given its age. The glass is intact, as is the banking indicator (fluid is

very early indeed

which then rotates the pointer on the display

made by Sperry in 1944 (part number 650412)

~5 inches tall

It is a wonderful artifact of the period

The dial markings are clear and the glass and cases are intact

and the face itself is large enough to permit accurate course-holding to within extremely small limits

All of the pages are present

This example is made by Kollsman

Model 8DJ3ECC

Each measures ~3

The larger end of the compass needle points north