Autopilot Turn Controller, B-47, USAF Type E-1 Sperry 662611 TBM Avenger at the junction of the

at the junction of the "Vs"

and adjusted by AeroAntique

Oil pressure (from 0-200 PSI)

This pocket-sized 97-page WWII manual was specifically prepared to acquaint those servicemen who were transferring from the European theater to the Pacific theater with the aircraft and naval craft that they would not have encountered in Europe

but it's certainly an interesting item nonetheless

Autopilot Turn Controller, B-47, USAF Type E-1 Sperry 662611 TBM Avenger at the junction of theThis is an example of the Turn Controller, Type E 1, as used in USAF aircraft of the late 1940's. This item has a serial number prefix of AF 48, evidence of manufacturing year of 1948 for a USAF order. This is the Observer's Turn Controller in the Cold War era USAF B 47 Stratojet strategic bomber, used by the Observer (i. e., Navigator Bombardier) to control the aircraft while on a bombing run. (See page from the B 47E Flight Manual dated 1954