{"product_id":"industrial-ww2-aviation-airplane-usaf-navigation-u-s-military-aircraft-radio-compass-lamp","title":"Industrial \/ WW2 \/ Aviation \/ Airplane \/ USAF Navigation \/ U.S. Military Aircraft Radio Compass \/ Lamp","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage U.S. Military Aircraft Radio Compass Control Panel – North American Philips C-423B\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Vintage Military Aviation Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive piece of American military aviation history, this original North American Philips C-423B\/A radio compass control panel was designed for use in military aircraft navigation and communications systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by North American Philips Co., Inc., in Mount Vernon, New York, this specialized control unit features an automatic compass selector, directional loop controls, multiple radio frequency ranges, tuning controls, and volume adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadio direction-finding equipment like this helped military aircrews locate radio signals and navigation beacons, providing essential assistance during long-distance flights and operations in poor visibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unit retains its original military identification plate marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. PROPERTY,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with vintage wiring, mechanical controls, and an inspection seal on the rear assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. military aircraft radio equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: North American Philips Co., Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: C-423B\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic radio compass and navigation controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple frequency bands and directional loop selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wiring harness and period components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary identification plate and inspection markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadio compass systems played an important role in military aviation, helping crews navigate over long distances and locate radio transmitters. This surviving control panel represents the sophisticated electronic equipment developed for military aircraft during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent collectible for military aviation enthusiasts, aircraft restorers, museums, or anyone looking for an authentic piece of aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact aircraft application and production date have not been confirmed. Sold as a historical collectible; operational condition untested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe built the display case from heavy steel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe left the back open to see the detail and markings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally wired for 120V household power (can be used on others voltages with an adapter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Lakeville, Minnesota, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind collectible—no two are exactly alike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Machine Age Lamps Company, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67611521253650,"sku":null,"price":1899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/2727\/files\/1_8828e5a1-c4a7-4517-9529-9d95d3e4b700.jpg?v=1791637502","url":"https:\/\/machineagelamps.com\/products\/industrial-ww2-aviation-airplane-usaf-navigation-u-s-military-aircraft-radio-compass-lamp","provider":"Machine Age Lamps Company, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}