Directional Gyro, RAF Mk IA, Ref 6A/1298, Mosquito, Lancaster B-50 was virtually identical to the

was virtually identical to the 716K-01 with the noted exception of the dial markings (the number "6" appeared alongside it's index marks on the 716K-02 version

Type 98 Direct Co-operation aircraft

We guestimate that it is from 1950-60s given its design and materials of construction

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The serial number prefix is AF-43

Directional Gyro, RAF Mk IA, Ref 6A/1298, Mosquito, Lancaster B-50 was virtually identical to theThis is an interesting WWII era Directional Gyro, labeled for the British RAF as Gyro Mk IA, Stores Reference number 6A 1298, with a year of manufacture of 1945, and the late war Air Ministry upward arrow symbol on its data label. The Directional Gyro Mk IA 6A 1298 was used in RAF aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster Bomber and the Mosquito. It is in good condition given its age. The knob rotates the compass card when pushed in and turned, and frees