Original British WWII Royal Air Force Navigational Compass Type PII - Ref 6A/1672 - Spitfire and Hurricane Fighter Aircraft Night Sights 5 inch saw back blade

5 inch saw back blade well marked showing

apparently because it was felt that this would slow the availability of a helmet that at least offered enhanced bump protection

As the mei is mostly unreadable

This was the first move in the Groups jaunt from England to the Continent

On April 10th the 507th captured Essen

Original British WWII Royal Air Force Navigational Compass Type PII - Ref 6A/1672 - Spitfire and Hurricane Fighter Aircraft Night Sights 5 inch saw back bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Canadian manufactured Type PII Navigational Compass, Ref 6A 1672, was used across numerous aircraft of the British Royal Air Force during WWII, including Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, and Beaufighter. The compass body rests in a vibration mount, and the compass ring can be rotated to indicate course. The compass is 5 inches diameter and 3 inches deep. Its original wooden case is 7 inches square. The compass is