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Bubble sextant

Description

Bubble sextant with a clockwork averaging mechanism, an R.A.F. pattern

Museum reference

T.1978.77

Collection

Aviation

Object name

Bubble sextant

Materials

Alloy, Rubber, Bakelite, Leather

Associations

Previous owner: Royal Air Force

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