Fuel Quantity Indicator, GE Type 8DJ20ABK, US Navy F4F KC-135

Fuel Quantity Indicator, GE Type 8DJ20ABK, US Navy F4F KC-135Here is a Fuel Quantity Indicator as used in a US Navy aircraft as evidenced by the yellow USN anchor symbol stamped on its side. We've been told that this was used in a version of the F4F Wildcat fighter, but although we've not confirmed via part number, its full capacity of the Main tank and of a single auxiliary tank match that of the F4F main fuel tank according to its flight manual. Measures 3. 25in diameter and ~ 2. 5in deep. The remnants of a

The manual covers instruments that were eventually used in aircraft of the Air Corps US Army and Air Force US Army during WWII

which appeared on the right side of the instrument panel (see photo from the WWII C-47 Pilot Training Manual showing its location)

In this specimen

with the civilian version used in the Britannia and Comet airliners

or Naval Air Facility Detroit (MI)

The glass and face markings are intact

Measures 6 inches diameter and ~2

It is in good shape for its age

Measures approximately 4

indicating altitude up to 10

It is installed in a simple and elegant stand with polymer feet

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