The "Display Panel, Manual Present Position, Automatic Astro Compass" I'm selling here comes from the B-52 with tail number 56651. 

A B-52 with the tail number 52-8711 first flew in December 1954, and entered operational service with 93rd Heavy Bombardment Wing at Castle Air Force Base, California on 29 June 1955.

The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory and has made the longest strike mission in the history of aerial warfare during the Gulf War, flying 35 hours non-stop.

The USAF has had B-52s in active service since 1955.   Its superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept the B-52 in service despite proposals to replace it with the Mach 3 XB-70 Valkyrie, supersonic B-1B Lancer and stealthy B-2 Spirit.

The USAF continues to rely on the B-52 because it remains an effective economical heavy bomber, particularly in the type of missions that have been conducted since the end of the Cold War, mainly against nations that have limited air defense capabilities. The B-52's capacity to "loiter" for extended periods over (or even well outside) the battlefield, while delivering precision standoff and direct fire munitions, has been a valuable asset in conflicts such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

The speed and stealth of the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit have only been useful until enemy air defenses were destroyed, a task that has been swiftly achieved in recent conflicts. The B-52 boasts the highest mission capable rate of the three types of heavy bombers operated by the USAF. Whereas the B-1 averages a 53% ready rate, and the B-2 achieved a 26%, the B-52 averages 80%

The Air Force intends to keep the B-52 in service until at least 2040, an unprecedented length of service for any military aircraft.

I'm selling this Automatic Astro Compass for $275 - Shipping and handling is $15.  I also offer discounts to people who crewed on B-52s.

If you have any questions please email me at b52parts@msn.com and I will answer you promptly! Sold and shipped only within the United States. No international bidders & no funds accepted of non-us origin. I accept cashiers checks/money orders/personal checks - no Paypal. If you don't intend to pay for this item within 7 days - Please don't bid.

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