Ring and Bead sight

Ring and Bead sight

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Ring and Bead sight
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Ring and Bead sight, the first effective sight used in the 1914-18 war, and an Aldis collimated telescope sight mounted on common stand. Used in SE5 aircraft.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2083
Materials:
brass & steel & wood (base) & glass
Measurements:
length 645 mm
width 250 mm
height 150 mm
weight 3 kg
type:
telescope - sighting and telescope - refracting

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