Luftwaffe Dreieckrechner DR 2 Flight Computer Fl.23825 1938 AR-234 Through the Overcast

Through the Overcast

But otherwise is very suitable for static display

A cool piece regardless of its intended application

Liquidometer PN EA41A-3 and Stock #R88-I-2044

Luftwaffe Dreieckrechner DR 2 Flight Computer Fl.23825 1938 AR-234 Through the OvercastThis is an authentic Dreieckrechner Flight Computer, Model DR2, Fl. 23825 as used by pilots and navigators of the German Luftwaffe during WWII. It is essentially a two sided slide rule. Side one is used to correct the course of flight due to wind direction: by setting the black arrow to the desired course and rotating the white inner dial to the wind direction in black, then correcting the course by turning the aircraft to the corresponding red angle.