Yew Compass/Directional Gyro

[textide]

Howdy gentlemen,

Here are a few pictures of a compass that was in my Grandfather's possession when he passed away. You're the first folks I thought to show pics of it to, once an internet search turned out fruitless.

He was in the US Air Force from '43-'72, if that narrows it down a bit

Any ideas as to what type of compass this is, or what type of plane might have had it? Just below the deviation card is the word YEW sourrounded by a box.

Front View...

Rear View. There's a two pronged plug that looks like it runs an electric gyro that spins that card around the face of the compass.

On either side of the deviation card are two prongs that when you squeeze, opens up the front face. Inside are four stacked discs and adjustment screws.

Again, the moveable face around the compass.

 

[Micdrow]

Hum for some reason I cant see the pictures.

 

[textide]

Hmm. Was able to see them from this and my other computer after posting. Just made my album in photobucket 'public' if that will change anything....

If you're referring to the quality of the pics; my cellphone isn't great

 

[Micdrow]

Hmm. Was able to see them from this and my other computer after posting. Just made my album in photobucket 'public' if that will change anything....

If you're referring to the quality of the pics; my cellphone isn't great

Hum, dont know. I can see them now. thanks again for posting them.

 

[Micdrow]

Here you go textide, I believe this may be your insturment or of simular model. From the book Japanese Aircraft equipment by Robert C Mikesh.

 

[textide]

Here you go textide, I believe this may be your insturment or of simular model. From the book Japanese Aircraft equipment by Robert C Mikesh.

Wow! Thanks Micdrow, that looks exactly like it (except in much better condition). Well done!

 

[textide]

Yep, it appears to be part of the Zero's cockpit instrumentation.

ZERO gauges

 

[Micdrow]

Yep, it appears to be part of the Zero's cockpit instrumentation.

ZERO gauges

Your welcome though I think you will find that is also on a number of other japanese aircraft.

 

[RAF662Wolf]

Hello

The Compass is a Type 92 Model 2

Used in several japanese aircraft including the Ohka 11 MXY series (Suicide jet-planes) and zero series planes

Nice photos , it is just what i was looking for , thank you for posting them

 

[vikingBerserker]

Micdrow, you truly amaze me some days.

 

[Micdrow]

Micdrow, you truly amaze me some days.

Why's that???

 

[vikingBerserker]

You seem to be able to get the official part number for the 5th rivit on the right under the wing within 5 seconds while I'm trying to figure out if it's a rivit or not.

 

[Micdrow]

You seem to be able to get the official part number for the 5th rivit on the right under the wing within 5 seconds while I'm trying to figure out if it's a rivit or not.