[Milsurplus] T1 Bombsight

[Richard C. Grosser]

I guess that this is a little off-topic, but I have two T1 bombsight
computers, one of which is on display with its sighting head and a Norden
bombsight. I am trying to make an exhibit out of the other one. I am looking
for a manual or input from someone who knows something about it. There are
two annotated pictures at richardgrosser.net/bombsight.html
<http://www.richardgrosser.net/bombsight.html> . I am trying to identify the
three indicators marked unknown in the photo of the front. This is one of
the most complicated mechanical devices that I have ever seen. It is a
mechanical and pneumatic analog computer that solves simultaneous equations
to calculate a bomb release point. Any help would be appreciated. It has
been a bear to reverse engineer.

 

Richard C. Grosser

Palm Springs Air Museum

745 N. Gene Autry Trail

Palm Springs, CA 92260

(760) 778-6262 X231

Cell: (760)-898-6888