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First page of typed document titled "Aviation Ordnance Electricity Definitions, Terms, Symbols,…
Aviation Ordnance Electricity. Definitions, Terms, Symbols, Etc
First page of typed document titled "Aviation Ordnance Electricity Definitions, Terms, Symbols,…
First page of typed document titled "Aviation Ordnance Electricity Definitions, Terms, Symbols, Etc."

Aviation Ordnance Electricity. Definitions, Terms, Symbols, Etc

DateNovember 20, 1942
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Robert P. Anderson Jr. A2019.27
Object numberA2019.27
DescriptionSheet, Instruction; Typed document titled “Aviation Ordnance Electricity. Definitions, Terms, Symbols, Etc.” On the top right corner is a handwritten inscription in pencil, "Robt. Anderson Jr // 11/20/42". This document serves as a glossary of electricity terms and symbols used in aviation ordnance electricity. It also includes wiring diagrams of a machine gun synchronizing system, synchronized gun or wing gun circuit, Mark VI camera gun circuit, Mark XLII bomb rack, bombardier’s switchboard and two aircraft: F4F-4 Wildcat and F2A-3 Buffalo.
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