Oil Temperature Indicator, Dual Engine, Type A-24 US Army Air Corps WWII Czech

Oil Temperature Indicator, Dual Engine, Type A-24 US Army Air Corps WWII CzechThe Army Type A 24 Dual Engine Oil Temperature Indicator was used across a number of US Army Air Corps and Air Force aircraft during WWII, including heavy bombers B 17, B 24, B 29, medium bombers B 25 and B 26, as well as light bomber A 20, according to the Accessories Interchangeability Chart dated Feb 1945. This A 24 was made by Sutton Horsley, part number 2213 7, and has a serial number prefix of AF42, indicative of a 1942 manufacturing date. This

which is available to download here

The instrument is decent but experienced condition given its age

This F-1 was made by Bendix

WWII-era US Navy Douglas SBC Dive Bombers as well as early 'birdcage' versions of the Vought F4U-1 Corsair Fighter

Communications

The top lever can release either left or right wing racks separately by shifting the lever left or right and pulling back

We are honored to have the privilege of preserving his legacy by holding the manual in our collection

The manual is hard-bound

The indicator marked for engines 3 & 4 has a 1944 manufacturing serial number prefix

and 3/8 inches thick

This booklet contains fundamentals and tips for pilots of fighters and bombers on offensive and defensive tactics in preparation for or when encountering the enemy

we estimate that it is pre-WWII or early WWII era