Fuel Filler Cap, BF 109 FW 190 Luftwaffe Lancaster

Fuel Filler Cap, BF 109 FW 190 Luftwaffe LancasterHere is a WWII era Fuel Filler Cap for the Luftwaffe's Messerschmidt Bf109 Fighter, and also used on the Focke Wulf Fw190 Fighter. Manufactured by Deutche Benzin Uhrin, stamped "DBU", "Kraftstoff" (fuel), and "Beluftungsventil" (vented). It is in good condition for such an artifact. Measures ~3 inches diameter, ~5 inches across, and ~1. 5 inches deep.

The markings within the compass are reversed so they would read correctly when reflected in the mirror

In the photo gallery

but the outdated cord has been removed for safety

sensitive) Altimeter of the German Luftwaffe

1718-2S-A2 for the Air Corps US Army

describing its use

Also see the photo of the P-38A instrument panel from the RAF Lightning 1 Service Manual showing the indicator for the port engine

It was they who

B-25 and others

revised Jan 1945

The knob at the top right allowed the navigator to adjust for the desired course relative to the signal received from the radio compass

the diagonal lines are displayed