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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
ca. 1943
United States of America
ARMAMENT-Sights & Controls
Reflector gunsight for Republic P-47 fighter; overall black crinkle finish; circa 1943. Housed in original box.
3-D (Sight): 17.1 x 6.4 x 13.3cm (6 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.)3-D (Box): 21.6 x 14.9 x 10.2cm (8 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 4 in.)
Aluminum, Paint, Glass, Steel, Cadmium Plating, Cardboard, Paper, Adhesive
A19950172000
GIFT OF WILLIAM A. SALEY, SR.
National Air and Space Museum
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