{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-army-air-forces-c-226-aps-10-aircraft-radar-antenna-trim-control-box","title":"WWII U.S. Army Air Forces C-226\/APS-10 Aircraft Radar Antenna Trim Control Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII U.S. Army Air Forces C-226\/APS-10 Aircraft Radar Antenna Trim Control Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. Army Signal Corps trim control box used with the AN\/APS-10 airborne X-band search and navigation radar system. Manufactured by the Gray Manufacturing Company for General Electric under 1944 contract Order No. 1239-DAY-44.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand crank allowed the radar operator to adjust and center the aircraft’s antenna trim using the prominent illuminated ball-level indicator. The AN\/APS-10 was developed during WWII as a lightweight radar system for navigation, terrain mapping, storm warning and radar-beacon operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unit retains its original crank, indicator tube, instruction markings, mounting ears and excellent identification plate. It shows honest service and storage wear, including finish loss, scratches and period-applied markings. The crank turns, but the unit has not been operationally tested. An especially attractive cockpit display piece for a WWII aviation, Army Air Forces or radar collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50518120235085,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/11A0E521-A68E-4C09-8EB8-7C8801D8429F.jpg?v=1790104926","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-army-air-forces-c-226-aps-10-aircraft-radar-antenna-trim-control-box","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}