Bomb Sight

Object detail

Accession number

2011.439

Maker

E. R. Watts and Sons Limited

Production period

1940s

Description

Mark VII bomb sight with moving target attachments. Bomb sight has a large circular dial on top surface with levelling liquid inside. Several other rotating knobs on side. Bomb sight has two measuring implements projecting from its front side. Bomb sight is contained in a custom made wooden crate. Crate has two additional compartments containing a strap and rulers with measurements for different purposes.

Marks

A.M. / Ref. No. 9/311 / Course Setting Bomb Sight Mk. VIIB / Wimperis Patent No. 3129/16 & 4482/18 / E. R. Watts & Son Ltd. / No. 1421/35 Engraved
REF NO 9/311 / COURSE SETTING BOMB SIGHT / MK VII B TYPE NO 2 / WITH MOVING TARGET ATTACHMENTS / E. R. WATTS & SON LTD NO 1421/35 Stencilled

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Collection

Bomber Command Collection

Credit Line

E. R. Watts and Sons Limited. Bomb Sight, 2011.439. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Case, Navigational Instrument Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Surveying & Navigational T&E Navigational Equipment

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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