Bomb Sight
Maker and role
E. R. Watts and Sons Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2011.439
Production period
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
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
Collection
Credit Line
E. R. Watts and Sons Limited. Bomb Sight, 2011.439. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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