F2H-2 Banshee Fighter Cruise Control / Rest / Climb-Descent Computer Kit 1950s Aerial Refueling

F2H-2 Banshee Fighter Cruise Control / Rest / Climb-Descent Computer Kit 1950s Aerial RefuelingThis is a Korean War era Flight Computer Kit designed specifically for the US Navy's jet fighter, the McDonnell F2H 2 Banshee, equipped with twin J 34 engines. It includes a Rest Computer and a Climb Decent Tabulator. these are essentially a 2 disc, 7 inch circular slide rules.

as used in US Navy aircraft during WWII

which allowed it to be moved to the side during a bombing run

produced by the office of the Commander-in-Chief PACific (CINCPAC) to inform personnel of informational and photographic updates of Japanese aircraft in the Pacific theater

but all pages appear to be intact

with its undergraduates subsequently transferring to Chico Army Airfield

including PBY Catalina's

and aircraft systems

this was used in the reconnaissance aircraft Fieseler Storch Fi 156

Plane Facts

This is an authentic WW2 vintage Dual Engine Synchroscope Indicator made by Kollsman

when learning its true origin and purpose

We estimate that it is from 1958/59 since it is labeled "PRELIMINARY PERFORMANCE DATA" and the DC-8 entered service with United Air Lines in 1959