Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII, AN5732-1 with Mounting Bracket Consolidated this indicator was used in

this indicator was used in the Avro Anson

repeater compass cards on the pilot’s and navigator’s panels and wherever heading indications are required

48 hr switch indicates 2 x 24-hour time periods

the gyro produced directional indication signals which were amplified and transmitted to the autopilot system and indicators on the flight deck of the aircraft

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII, AN5732-1 with Mounting Bracket Consolidated this indicator was used inThis example of the US Navy's Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark VIII, AN5732 1 (FSC R888 C 800) with mounting bracket, was used in the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber and the TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber. This compass was installed above the pilots forehead, see image of the SBD's cockpit showing the location of this compass. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb (included but unlikely operational) mounted in a small compartment over