Altitude and Airspeed Handset, Gunnery System, B-36 Peacemaker USSR Includes checklist

Includes checklist

Weston model 606

from 53-79

The Peep vane and Wire vane are lined up with the object of interest

Altitude and Airspeed Handset, Gunnery System, B-36 Peacemaker USSR Includes checklistHere is an original Cold War era Altitude and Airspeed Handset as used in the Convair B 36D Peacemaker Bomber. This was a module of the B 36's Central Fire Control System, the remote control gun turret system. (see image from flight manual). This critical component was installed at the nose gunner's station in the B 36. It was his responsibility to ensure that the dials on the handset for altitude, outside air temperature, and airspeed are set to