RAF illuminated hand held compass type 06A

Item

Code
WSI_2155
Title
RAF illuminated hand held compass type 06A
Description
The advent of electric lighting improved compasses. This model, similar to ones used by navigators and bombers in Europe during the World War II, was used to teach students about aircraft maintenance.
Class
Assistive device
Item name
Compass
Condition
Mediocre
Source-name
Richard Johnstone
Source-country
CA-Canada
Received date (year)
2021
Location
WorldSkills Museum - Shanghai
Dimensions-height (cm)
26.5
Dimensions-width (cm)
13.2
Dimensions-depth (cm)
14.0
Weight (gr)
2,093
Units
1
Materials
Wood
Metal
Included in
WorlSkills Museum: physical
Item sets
Object
Media
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