Recognition Light Control Front Panel, IFF, WW2 P-47 Thunderbolt B-29 The knob rotates stiffly

The knob rotates stiffly

Adapter rings were also available for fitment of either A-1 or A-2 tilting heads for use as a fixed gunnery gunsight on attack and light bomber plane(c)

as used in versions of the heavy bomber B-24 (see photo of instrument panel from a B-24 Flight Manual showing the location of the indicator)

They came to us from the estate of a B-17 flight instructor

The A-9A regulator was a low pressure continuous flow regulator (vs the on-demand

Recognition Light Control Front Panel, IFF, WW2 P-47 Thunderbolt B-29 The knob rotates stifflyThis front panel of the Recognition Light Control Assembly appeared in nearly all of US Army Air Force aircraft of WWII by the end of the war, including the P 47N Thunderbolt Fighter (see photo of the right side panel of the cockpit indicating the location of the switch box). Used for IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe). The toggles flip perfectly. The keying switch depresses as it should. In very nice condition for its age. Measures ~3 inches by ~3.