Formation Stick for Type C-1 Automatic Pilot System U-2 This is an exceptional example

This is an exceptional example of the WWII-era electrical Free (i

It is clearly experienced but in good condition given its age

See photo of F4U Corsair from its Flight Manual dated 1945 showing the location of the tachometer

The AN5774-8 unit was used in the US Army Air Force fighters P-38E Lightning

Formation Stick for Type C-1 Automatic Pilot System U-2 This is an exceptional exampleThis is a WWII era Formation Stick, was an accessory to the Type C 1 Automatic Pilot System used in US Army Air Force bombers such as the B 17 Flying Fortress and the B 24 Liberator (see illustration from the B 17G Flight Manual dated 1944). The formation stick was used to quickly maneuver the aircraft with minimum physical effort while the C 1 Autopilot was on and the aircraft was assuming, or in, formation flight. Two formation sticks were installed