Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
ARMAMENT-Sights & Controls
Manufacturer
AC Spark Plug Division, General Motors Corporation
Physical Description
Pieces removed from A-1C Gun-Bomb-Rocket (GBR) Sight (A19761570000) in 2017 during conservation prior to its display.
Lock mechanism parts used during storage, removed because object being displayed as in use. Cadmium corrosion was removed with water. Two gears, short large-headed slotted screw, flat lever with one round end.
3 plex panels used as part of the object's teaching history.
"SIGHTING HEAD" label used as part of the object's teaching history.
8 screws of various types related to label and plex panels.
Dimensions
Storage (507g): 43.2 × 34.9 × 5.1cm, 0.5kg (1 ft. 5 in. × 1 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 2 in., 1.2lb.)
Materials
Acrylic, metal, plastic
Inventory Number
A19761570001
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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