LOCKHEED HUDSON MANIFOLD PRESSSURE GAUGE

LOCKHEED HUDSON MANIFOLD PRESSSURE GAUGE
LOCKHEED HUDSON MANIFOLD PRESSSURE GAUGE LOCKHEED HUDSON MANIFOLD PRESSSURE GAUGE LOCKHEED HUDSON MANIFOLD PRESSSURE GAUGE LOCKHEED HUDSON MANIFOLD PRESSSURE GAUGE
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In Stock SKU: 2689

Lockheed Hudson, Manning Maxwell & Moore Inc. AN5770-1 Manifold Pressure Gauge

Whilst the Lockheed Hudson’s R-1830 and later R-1830-67 Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp engines were not the most powerful engines fitted to a WWII twin-engine light bomber/transport, in the right hands, the Hudson could be extremely manoeuvrable.

One high-scoring Japanese ace Saburō Sakai, praised the skill and fighting abilities of an RAAF Hudson crew killed in action over New Guinea after being engaged by nine highly manoeuvrable Mitsubishi A6M Zeroes on 22 July 1942.

High-scoring Japanese ace Saburō Sakai, praised the skill and fighting abilities of an RAAF Hudson crew killed in action over New Guinea after being engaged by nine highly manoeuvrable Mitsubishi A6M Zeroes on 22 July 1942.

The crew, captained by P/O Warren Cowan, in Hudson Mk IIIA A16-201 of No. 32 Squadron RAAF, was intercepted over Buna by nine Zeroes of the Tainan Kaigun Kōkūtai led by Sakai. 

The Hudson crew accomplished many aggressive and unexpected turns, engaging the Japanese pilots in a dogfight for more than 10 minutes. 

It was only after Sakai scored hits on the rear/upper turret that the Hudson could be destroyed. Its crew made such an impression on Sakai that, after the war's end, he sought to identify them. 

In 1997, Sakai wrote formally to the Australian government, recommending that Cowan be "posthumously awarded your country's highest military decoration".

Installed in an operational aircraft, the instrument rear casing still retains its protective gauze tape that was used to cover the instrument's pressure hose intake from dust and dirt after its removal from the aircraft for servicing.

Mounted in its 100yr old, hand-crafted Mango Wood display stand with engraved plaque and highly detailed scale model of a Lockheed Hudson perched atop its magnetic display arm, plus a detailed laminated Fact Sheet featuring a photo of the instrument in the Hudson's cockpit, this Recovery Curios Aircraft Collectable would make a perfect gift for the pilot or aviation enthusiast in your life.

This Lockheed Hudson 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 Lockheed Hudson, Manifold Pressure Gauge, 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

*An upgrade to the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model is also available for an additional $45 (Click on the 1/48 scale option)

Both the 1/72 & 1/48 scale models are available with wheels & flaps 'up or down' and a choice of two camouflage markings. 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 6 - 8 weeks approx.

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