Pitot Tube Type D-1 AN5816-2 (1) C-45 to turn the aircraft to

to turn the aircraft to put it on the desired course as set in the autopilot system

This indicator is in exceptional condition given its age

as it was known in the United States and Canada

We have seen claims that these were used in aircraft such as the Sopwith Camel and Sopwith Pup

Pitot Tube Type D-1 AN5816-2 (1) C-45 to turn the aircraft toThis is a WWII era Pitot Tube, Type D 1 (also AN5816 2), as used by aircraft of the US Army Air Force and US Navy, such as bombers B 24 Liberator, B 25 Mitchell, B 26 Marauder, and A 26 Invader, fighters P 39 Airacobra, P 40 Warhawk, and P 47 Thunderbolt, dive bomber SBD Dauntless, and torpedo bomber TBM Avenger. The pitot tube is part of the pitot static system that provides information to the pilot via pressure sensitive instruments such as the