WWII U.S. Navy Radar Operator Trainer – Model 15C – Bureau of Aeronautics – 1943

Offered here is an original World War II U.S. Navy Radar Operator Trainer unit, identified as Model 15C, manufactured for the Bureau of Aeronautics, Training Division in 1943.

 

This equipment was used in the training of radar operators during WWII, helping personnel learn to interpret radar signals and distinguish between ships, aircraft, land, and sea returns.

 

 

 

 

🔍 Details:

 

 

• Model: 15C Radar Operator Trainer
• Manufacturer: Detroit Corporation
• Branch: U.S. Navy – Bureau of Aeronautics
• Date: 1943
• Marked as Radar Operator Training Equipment
• Original plates intact and clearly legible

 

 

 

 

 

📦 Condition:

 

 

• Untested
• Complete front panel with original controls and labeling
• Shows heavy cosmetic wear and paint loss consistent with age
• No major structural damage
• Stored dry

 

 

 

 

 

⚓ Historical Significance:

 

 

During WWII, radar was one of the most important technological advancements in naval warfare.

 

Training systems like the Model 15C were used to:

 

• Simulate radar returns from ships, convoys, land, and sea
• Train operators in range estimation and azimuth tracking
• Prepare personnel for real-world combat radar operations

 

 

These units played a direct role in the development of radar proficiency among U.S. forces.

 

 

 

 

💡 Why This Piece Stands Out:

 

 

• Clearly identified radar training equipment (rare category)
• Dated 1943 WWII production
• Bureau of Aeronautics marked
• Highly displayable with multiple labeled controls

 

 

 

 

 

🎯 Collector Appeal:

 

 

Perfect for:

 

• WWII radar collectors
• Naval aviation history enthusiasts
• Military training equipment collections
• Museum or display use

 

 

 

 

 

🚚 Shipping & Terms:

 

 

• Ships securely packed
• Local pickup available at Whiskey Rebellion Antiques – Bedford, PA
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