Rate of Climb / Vertical Speed Indicator, 6000 ft/min, Type C-2, US Army Air Corps P-63

Rate of Climb / Vertical Speed Indicator, 6000 ft/min, Type C-2, US Army Air Corps P-63The Army Type C 2 Rate of Climb Vertical Speed Indicator was used across a number of US Army Air Corps and Air Force aircraft during WWII, including heavy bombers B 17, B 24, B 29, medium bombers B 25 and B 26, as well as light bomber A 20, according to the Accessories Interchangeability Chart dated Feb 1945. It was also used in versions of US Army Air Corps WWII fighters P 38, P 39, P 40, P 47, and P 51. This C 2 was made by Bendix, part number 1636

This periscope appears to be new old stock

or Flag Signaling

made by Manning Maxwell & Moore

Included with the computer is a 14 inch Plotter Type PLU-1/C

This specimen appears to have been used as a test fixture

Bendix part number 1721-2U-A2

judging from the electrical and pneumatic connections in back

Computer measures ~5

The dial and rim show the impact of sun exposure

The black left lever engaged or disengaged the Sperry Gyropilot

8-day movement

but I've not located any specific photo references