Pitot Tube Type D-1, USN 88-T-2998 US Coast Guard this kit was reproduced by

this kit was reproduced by the US Navy from the original concept from the British Royal Air Force

The brass bowl would have been mounted by the 3 rubber-covered metal pegs to a frame

The compass measures ~3 inches tall by ~3

This indicator was manufactured before WWII

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Pitot Tube Type D-1, USN 88-T-2998 US Coast Guard this kit was reproduced byThis 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 (see illustration from the TBM Erection and Maintenance Manual dated 1944). On most bombers, this pitot tube would be mounted on a stanchion