We have had a Hughes-Owens bombsight donated to the Halifax NA 337 project. we have never heard of one!
Hughes-Owens had a factory in Ottawa during the war and they made aircraft instruments. Post war they are well known for their drafting Instruments and supplies.
Anyone ever heard of their bombsights? What were they used on? Speculation here is that it might have been Mosquitoes.
Any ideas?
By: Deryck - 18th August 2006 at 22:12
There was something stencilled on the outside of the box I will have to take another look when I am back at the Museum next week. Looking at pics of a Mk IX, it sure looks like it might be the best candidate. Must check to see if they have a Mk IX.
Thanks everyone.
By: Whitley_Project - 18th August 2006 at 20:56
Does it say Bombsight D on the box?
If so then it would possibly be part of the Mk IX course setting bombsight.
Used on early Halifaxes I believe.
We have had a Hughes-Owens bombsight donated to the Halifax NA 337 project. we have never heard of one!
Hughes-Owens had a factory in Ottawa during the war and they made aircraft instruments. Post war they are well known for their drafting Instruments and supplies.
Anyone ever heard of their bombsights? What were they used on? Speculation here is that it might have been Mosquitoes.
Any ideas?
By: Peter - 18th August 2006 at 00:12
Is that similiar to the MK14 bombsight?
By: Deryck - 17th August 2006 at 22:25
I have now managed to get some pictures of this “so called” bombsight. To me it looks more like a compass that is designed to fit into a recess in a normal bombsight.
There are no attaching screws, etc on the rear of the unit so I assume gravity must be the main attachment!
I have never come across anything like this before, but I am no bombsight expert. Any comments from anyone?
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