Luftwaffe Fahrtmesser 60 -550

Interesting list of applications and pics here:

http://www.cockpitinstrumente.de/instrumente/katalog/fahrtmesser/fahrtmesser.htm

A fighter 1943 speedometer with a max of 550 KPH or less than 350 MPH !!

Are you sure as it seems very low?

Laurent

ah I see, many countries used Luftwaffe technology after the war. I have a Czech AFN.2 nav gauge that was made by an occupied czech factory that after the war used their machines to make instruments for the CS-199’s. The Russians extensively used and copied German technology with their headsets, instruments and sticks being most recognisable (often because the factories that produced the items were in ‘occupied’ russian territory), their engine and aircraft technology being perhaps less obvious but nonetheless equally is copied!!!

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No you were right first time – it was in a box of mixed stuff .

He bought the box as it had Israeli parachute buckles – the fittings are the same as Luftwaffe ones. He is a supplier of film props specialising in German equipment and used the fittings in films such as Valkyrie, Indiana Jones etc…

Make sure you get the right price for it!
you know why it’s from a box of Israeli stuff!

*Edit* oh I see he traded it for Israeli Buckles, oh well!

Thank you Herr Adler.

It was bought in a box of stuff by a friend of mine many years ago. Interestingly he bought the box for a set of Israeli parachute buckles.

He wants me to bring it to NAM this weekend.

Beat you to it TO….

Yes, it’s a nice unused Fahrtmesser used in 109’s and various aircraft. My guess is 1942-1943 (leaning to 43), price 150 euros. Notice the case used here is multi-purpose and can be used for a altimeter, ASI and variometer.

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