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And now to get the rest of the airplane... K-14/Mk23 gunsight


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Cobrahistorian

Hey all,

Got this today from a good buddy of mine. It's an original Navy-marked Mk23 lead computing gunsight, same as the USAAF's K-14.

Pretty psyched.

 

J

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Cobrahistorian

Very cool piece! I've always wanted a AAF K-14 for display.

 

JD

I've wanted one of these for a while now. Now to find an empty P-47D-40-RA instrument panel to start filling to go along with it!

 

Jon

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Johnny Signor

Ever thought of having a panel "Copy" made at a metal shop ??????????????? Just a thought .....................

Johnny

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Cobrahistorian

Believe me, I have! I'd rather try and find an original, but barring that, our shop has the capacity to make a new one. In fact, I made the "glass" on the sight in about ten minutes there today!

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Johnny Signor

Very cool , good luck on the original ,you never know now days what can pop up out of a surplus shop,flea market etc ................................

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Not sure if you had seen it, but there was a original 47 panel sold through a auction house a little over a year ago for a very nice price. A 47 windscreen was also in the same auction.

 

I have bought and sold a couple panels. If I ever see a original 47 at some point, I will drop you a line. I personally have my heart set on a original 38 panel.

 

JD

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Cobrahistorian

JD,

 

Likewise, if I find an original -38 panel, I'll let you know. I was looking at a few warbird parts suppliers online last night and there are a few places that have parts, but no panels. Heck, I'd even trade my 57th PG P-40C data plate for an original panel!

 

J

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