• Bombsight, Norden, Rate End Computer with Radar Converter, CP-17/APA-46
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    Black metal CP-17/APA-46 Norden bombsight. The device used a mechanical analog computer comprising electric motors, gyros, mirrors, bubble levels, gears, and a small telescope. Two large machine screws.

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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06/08/2007

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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Aviation

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