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The theory of vector bombsights
Library, In Storage, 003192
Unknown edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 287 ‘The theory of vector bombsights (Weapons notes)’. Issued by the Air Ministry March 1949. Formerly issued as ‘Weapons Notes B1’
Mk XIV Bombsight, Sighting Head and Control Panel
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/I/58
The Mk XIV Bombsight is a gyro-stabilised bombsight which compensates for the movement of an aircraft by displaying the impact point of a bomb even when the aircraft is not in straight and level flight. The Mk XIV was first fitted to aircraft of the Pathfinder Force in 1942 and later became the standard sight used by Bomber Command.
The Mark 14 series of bombsights
Library, In Storage, 003214
Unknown edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 316 ‘The Mark 14 series of bombsights (Weapons note B3)’. Issued by the Air Ministry (D.T.F.) December 1952
Analysis of bombing errors (Mk. XIV series bombsights)
Library, In Storage, 003196
Unknown edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 295 ‘Analysis of bombing errors (Mk. XIV series bombsights) (Weapons notes for flying personnel B12. Part 1)’. Issued by the Air Ministry August 1948
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