Bombing Navigation Computer Indicator ID-165/APA-44, of APQ-34 System C-46 likely indicating a manufacturing year

likely indicating a manufacturing year of 1950

Only 7 were ever built

The compass body rests in a vibration mount

4 inches wide

Bombing Navigation Computer Indicator ID-165/APA-44, of APQ-34 System C-46 likely indicating a manufacturing yearThis is a rare example of the post WWII ID 165 indicator for the APA 44 electronic analog computer used in the APQ 24 bombing navigation system used in the US Air Force B 29 Superfortress. According to the USAF's Development of Airborne Armament 1910 1961, Volume I Bombing Systems: The development of the Western Electric Company APA 44 electronic analogue computer, however, was the key factor in Air Force attempts to equip modern bombers with a truly