P-40N wooden cockpit structure

[HBPencil]

Hi there,

Below is a photo of a WASP in the cockpit of a P-40N which has a wooden structure of some sort behind the head rest. Would anyone happen to know what it is for?

The photo is from a series on this site: Forums / General Discussion / Photo of the week - Axis and Allies Paintworks

Cheers,

HB

 

[waroff]

It's a container made in .125 Douglas plywood and white pine - yellow poplar could be used.
It as finished with two coat clear sealer.
On the rear, left side it was stencilled black letters .50 high, .20 interlining.


TOTAL WEIGHT OF CONTAINER
AND EQUIPMENT 144.4 LBS
AS DELIVERED

REMOVE 1 GAL FROM FUS
FUEL TANK FOR EACH 5 LBS
OF EQUIPMENT SROWED
IN THIS CONTAINER

 

[Wurger]

 

[Micdrow]

Sweet info and very sharp eyes for noticing

 

[Capt. Vick]

I'll say! Wow!

 

[HBPencil]

I've only just noticed your reply waroff, thanks for the info!