Propeller Feathering Switch, 560B24 Signal Corps US Army and UC-78 Bobcat utility aircraft

and UC-78 Bobcat utility aircraft

Despite slight discoloring of the cover

The 7-component Flux Gate Compass system was designed to provide accurate navigational guidance using the earth's magnetic forces by minimizing interference from the systems of the aircraft

the clock seems to operate as it should

The white label indicates that it has been through Naval Air Station Norfolk VA

Propeller Feathering Switch, 560B24 Signal Corps US Army and UC-78 Bobcat utility aircraftThe Propeller Feathering Switch was located on the Pilots' instrument panel or pedestal of US Army Air Force and US Navy multi engine aircraft, one for each engine. In the event of engine malfunction or damage while in flight, the pilot or co pilot 'feathered' the propellor of the stricken engine, which placed the pitch of the engine's propeller blades parallel to the direction of flight. This would prevent the propellor from 'windmilling', or