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Bubble sextant probably made by Henry Hughes and Son Ltd, London, about 1941. Marked on the left side of the casing: [crown] | A.M. | Bubble Sextant | Mark IXA | Ref. N° 6B/218 | Brit. Pats | 480112 490621 | and pending. Marked on the left side of the casing: Serial N° 485/41. Marked on the averager: [crown] | A M | Serial n° 3965/41. Black crackle-lacquered alloy casing incorporating artificial materials, housing optical equipment, a clockwork averaging mechanism, electrical equipment, and a rubber eyecup. Three shades (all red). No box.
Details
- Category:
- Farnborough
- Object Number:
- 1993-1952
- Materials:
- aluminium alloy & glass & rubber & brass
- type:
- bubble sextant and aircraft sextant
- credit:
- RAF Farnborough
