Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Bubble Sextant AN-5851-1 in Bakelite Transit Case - dated 1943 U.S. Uniforms succeeded the old iron arrangement

succeeded the old iron arrangement for improved accuracy at range

and are a very attractive dark red/brown color

which tells us it was originally manufactured in 1866

A true Classic

It happens during every conflict: after the fighting is over

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Bubble Sextant AN-5851-1 in Bakelite Transit Case - dated 1943 U.S. Uniforms succeeded the old iron arrangementOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. Army Air Forces Bubble Type Sextant with Altitude Averaging device, USAAF part number AN 5851 1, in very good condition. These were used for night time navigation about WWII Aircraft, designed to hang from a suspension arm in the bubble canopy of a military aircraft. These were used in Bombers such as the PBY and B 17. It comes complete with its black Bakelite Case Transit chest, which would