Fuel Quantity Indicator, B-47B Center Main Tank, Minneapolis-Honeywell JG7021A22 FJ-2 Framburg of Chicago

Framburg of Chicago

Our theory is that the Eugene Sherman Company was contracted to design and manufacture pilots compasses for use in the WWI R

but some may be better than others

Airspeed is displayed from 80-200 knots on the scale from 1-4 o'clock

As the air passes the throat

Fuel Quantity Indicator, B-47B Center Main Tank, Minneapolis-Honeywell JG7021A22 FJ-2 Framburg of ChicagoHere is a Fuel Quantity Indicator as used in the US Air Force Boeing B 47B Stratojet Bomber for the 20,000 lb capacity Center Main fuel tank. See photo from the B 47B Flight Manual showing the location of this instrument. It has date stamp of January 1951 and Boeing tamper evidence seals, as well as a BAC order number (Boeing Aircraft Corp). It is in exceptional condition given its age. The dial markings are clear and the glass and case are intact.