German World War II aircraft hydraulic mechanism

Made:
1941-1945 in Germany
German World War 2 aircraft hydraulic linkage and control

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German World War 2 aircraft hydraulic linkage and control
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German World War 2 aircraft hydraulic linkage and control valve mechanism.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2924
Materials:
aluminium alloy, steel, perspex and wood
Measurements:
length 330 mm
width 310 mm
height 50 mm
type:
hydraulic mechanism

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