Sextant, Aircraft Periscopic, RAF Mk II, Ref No 6B/2838 KC-135 made by Weston

made by Weston

It is number eight in the Fixed Gunnery and Combat Tactics series

The face is embossed BU AERO US NAVY (i

It has a screw-type heeling compensator

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Sextant, Aircraft Periscopic, RAF Mk II, Ref No 6B/2838 KC-135 made by WestonHere is an original aircraft Periscopic Sextant Mk II as used in aircraft of the British Royal Air Force, in its original carrying case. The periscopic sextant was used in aircraft with a pressurized cabin, whereas the 'periscope' was inserted through a shutter mounted in the ceiling of the aircraft. This provided an unobstructed view of the sky for celestial navigation without compromising the pressurization of the crew cabin. The serial number of