Navigational computer

Object detail

Accession number

1981.506

Maker

Henry Hughes and Son Limited

Description

Black and silver metal, plastic and paper Mk IIID Navigational Computer produced by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, London. Silver metal front features several dials, inside is ring bound paper booklet for recording observations and further dial for calculating true course. Back page of booklet has aeronautical code signals written in pencil. Two leather straps are on either side of computer to enable attachment of computer to Navigator's thigh while in flight.

Marks

AM / NAVIGATION COMPUTER / MARK. III D / HENRY HUGHES & SON LTD. LONDON / 268 / REF. NO. 6B/145 / SER. NO. 2917/40 / PATENT NO. 478053 Impressed
I.C.A.N. CALIBRATION Impressed
2069 Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Paper

Credit Line

Henry Hughes and Son Limited. Navigational computer, 1981.506. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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