WWII Radar Control Unit SN-7B/APQ-13 – OCAMA – U.S. Army Air Forces Radar Equipment

Offered here is an original World War II-era radar control unit SN-7B/APQ-13, manufactured under OCAMA (Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area) for use with the AN/APQ-13 airborne radar system.

 

This unit was part of the radar equipment used in U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft, most notably in navigation and bombing radar systems during WWII.

 

 

 

 

🔍 Details:

 

 

• Model: SN-7B/APQ-13
• System: AN/APQ-13 Radar
• Manufacturer: OCAMA (U.S. Army Air Forces)
• Type: Radar Control Unit
• Era: WWII (marked 1944)
• Original data plate present and legible

 

 

 

 

 

📦 Condition:

 

 

• Untested
• Controls, switches, and connectors appear intact
• Shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and military use
• No major structural damage
• Stored dry

 

 

Being sold as:

 

• Collector piece
• Restoration project
• Or display item for WWII aviation or radar collections

 

 

 

 

 

📡 Historical Significance:

 

 

The AN/APQ-13 radar system was widely used during WWII for:

 

• Aircraft navigation
• Ground mapping
• Blind bombing operations

 

 

Units like this control panel allowed operators to adjust sweep, range, and signal parameters while in flight.

 

 

 

 

💡 Why This Piece Stands Out:

 

 

• Directly tied to airborne radar systems (APQ-13)
• Marked to U.S. Army Air Forces / OCAMA
• WWII-dated equipment
• Strong crossover appeal: aviation + radar + military electronics

 

 

 

 

 

🎯 Collector Appeal:

 

 

Ideal for:

 

• WWII aviation collectors
• Radar and electronics collectors
• Military equipment displays
• Museum or historical collections

 

 

 

 

 

🚚 Shipping & Terms:

 

 

• Ships securely packed
• Local pickup available at Whiskey Rebellion Antiques – Bedford, PA
• We combine shipping when possible

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