United States. A US Army Air Force Type D-12, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Auction Archive 1925) for Junior Matriculation

1925) for Junior Matriculation

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with the "3" missing from the front of the service number versus his government records

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of dark brown wood which is carved into a curvature for a secure and comfortable grip

United States. A US Army Air Force Type D-12, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Auction Archive 1925) for Junior MatriculationThe US Army Air Force Type D 12 is a [WWII era aircraft navigational compass] manufactured by the Bendix Aviation Corporation's Pioneer Instrument Division (models 1801, 1826, 1832, 1833). Used at the navigator's station on iconic bombers like the B 17 Flying Fortress and B 24 Liberator, measures 18 cm (d), and 12 cm (h), with specs plate, remains fine.