Original WWII U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress Type C-1 Autopilot Control Panel MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly it survived in service to

it survived in service to become the most effective and widely-used torpedo bomber of World War II

silver or tombak

rotten visibility and heavy ground fire resulted in mostly missed drops

The Kashira (end cap) looks to be polished or enameled wood

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Original WWII U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress Type C-1 Autopilot Control Panel MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly it survived in service toOriginal Item: Only One Available. The C 1 Autopilot system was used extensively in WW2 era bomber aircraft of the US Army Air Forces, including the Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress, the Consolidated B 24 Liberator, and the Boeing B 29 Superfortress. This module, one of 10, is the control panel, typically installed at the pedestal between the pilot and co pilot. The other modules are three servo units (aileron, rudder, elevator), a directional stabilizer,