Name/Title
AN-5750-1r Aircraft Navigation machineEntry/Object ID
2011.10.1Description
Empty box for an AN-5750-1 Machine, Aircraft Navigational Drafting. made by Star Watch Co, Ludington, Michigan
MACHINE - AIRCRAFT NAVIGATIONAL DRAFTING AN-5750-1
Made by Star Watch Case Company of Ludington, the Aircraft Navigational Drafting Machine was mounted on the navigators table in long-range bombers and transports and helped the navigator plot the aircraft’s course.
This Michigan-made device allowed our aircrews to find their way to the target and helped bring them back home safely.Cataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2011.10Source (if not Accessioned)
Chris CausleyMade/Created
Manufacturer
Star Watch Case Co.Date made
circa 1942 - circa 1945Time Period
World War TwoPlace
City
LudingtonCounty
MasonState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United StatesLocation
Location
Tall Display Case
Display Case B* Untyped Location
Main Hall NorthCategory
Exhibit
