Compass, Navigational, Armée de l'Air, Vion Type HA 82 Sherman Tank This is an authentic B-29

This is an authentic B-29 Familiarization and Maintenance Manual as designed by Boeing and published by AAF Publications of the US Army Air Force

showing the location of this antenna)

receiving ground signal from a selected transmitter via its loop antenna mounted top or bottom of the fuselage

including bomber B-52 Stratofortress

of which Vemco was the protractor maker

Compass, Navigational, Armée de l'Air, Vion Type HA 82 Sherman Tank This is an authentic B-29This is a fine example of a Navigational Compass as used in aircraft of France, likely pre WWII. Made by E. Vion, Type H. A. 82, it rests in its original wooden box with leather strap. The compass is affixed to a mounting bracket, which could be attached to either a vertical or horizontal surface of the aircraft. Small levers on either on either side of the round 'vibration mounts' tighten and release the security of the grip of the mount to the