F-100D SUPER SABRE TYPE V-8 GYRO MAGNETIC COMPASS

F-100D SUPER SABRE TYPE V-8 GYRO MAGNETIC COMPASS
F-100D SUPER SABRE TYPE V-8 GYRO MAGNETIC COMPASS F-100D SUPER SABRE TYPE V-8 GYRO MAGNETIC COMPASS F-100D SUPER SABRE TYPE V-8 GYRO MAGNETIC COMPASS F-100D SUPER SABRE TYPE V-8 GYRO MAGNETIC COMPASS
$740.00
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In Stock SKU: 1296

Rare Vietnam air combat Type V-8 Gyro Magnetic Compass Indicator installed in the ground attack fighter/bomber, the F-100D Super Sabre

Installed in the F-100D Super Sabre, the Type V-8 Gyro Magnetic compass relied on a rapidly spinning gyroscopic disc whose rotation interacts with the earth’s rotation until its axis of rotation was parallel to the Earth’s enabling it to give an extremely accurate pilot heading.

Located just below the aircraft's Artificial Horizon at the centre of the control panel, this model was produced in 1953 by the Kerfoot Company for the USAF and also bears a service stamp date of 1962. The knurled dial orientation knob fully rotates the display dial and the unit is in excellent condition for a Vietnam combat veteran.

This F-100D Super Sabre Instrument comes complete with detailed Scale Model, Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet featuring photo of instrument in aircraft cockpit.

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Your F-100D Super Sabre Gyro Magnetic Compass Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Original Warbird instrument
  • Highly detailed hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft.* 
  • Hand-crafted and beautifully finished 100yr, Far North Queensland Mango Wood display stand
  • Detailed, 2-sided, printed and laminated Instrument Fact Sheet detailing aircraft and instrument
  • Removable Magnetic Display Arm

The 1/72 scale hand-built and airbrushed plastic model is available with 'wheels & flaps up or down' and 'canopy open or closed' options with a choice of two Squadron markings and camouflage.

*An upgrade to the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model is also available in the hand-built and airbrushed plastic version for an additional $80, along with an upgrade to the ULTRA Detailed 1/32 scale for an additional $190. Click on the Scale Options at the top of the page.

Both the 1/72, 1/48 & Super Detailed 1/32 scale hand-built and airbrushed plastic models are available with 'canopy open or closed’ & ‘undercarriage up or down’; options and a choice of two Squadron markings and camouflage.

Upon order placement you will receive an email asking for your preferred configuration.

Your complete Recovery Curios Original Instrument Collectable is securely packed and delivery normally takes between 8 - 10 weeks approx.

Did you fly, crew or maintain a F100 Super Sabre or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.