Original WWII U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress Type C-1 Autopilot Control Panel MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly rotten visibility and heavy ground

rotten visibility and heavy ground fire resulted in mostly missed drops

so they are still quite stretchy

The Kashira (end cap) looks to be polished or enameled wood

not in their pockets)

There is a fair amount of information on the internet about these radios in technical detail plus a few photos of them in use by the Marines and Navy

Original WWII U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress Type C-1 Autopilot Control Panel MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly rotten visibility and heavy groundOriginal Item: Only One Available. The C 1 Autopilot system was used extensively in WW2 era bomber aircraft of the US Army Air Forces, including the Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress, the Consolidated B 24 Liberator, and the Boeing B 29 Superfortress. This module, one of 10, is the control panel, typically installed at the pedestal between the pilot and co pilot. The other modules are three servo units (aileron, rudder, elevator), a directional stabilizer,