Air Navigation and Fuel Computer Kit of Al Bauman

Object/Artifact

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Description

A white and clear plastic analog computer made up of a single, round base with two, rotating dial components overlaid on both the front and back sides of the base. The kit is made up of this analog computer, an instruction manual, and on orange plastic carrying case.

Use

A tool used by pilots to aid in navigation, this computer can be used to calculate airspeed, ground speed, mach number, fuel consumption, altitude, interception, and other necessary figures for aviators.

Context

Albert Bauman served in the Marine Corps for nine years as an attack aviation pilot with one combat tour in Vietnam flying A-4 Skyhawks in South Vietnam. Bauman was part of the Marine detachment on the USS Hornet. He would later flying training missions off the USS Lexington as a trainer and Navy LSO.

Collection

Al Bauman Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.29

Source or Donor

Albert E. "Al" Bauman III

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Manufacturer

G. Felsenthal & Sons Inc.

Date made

circa 1965

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Center of dial

Transcription

COMPUTER, PILOT'S NAVIGATION AND FUEL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT NO. N383-92741A FELSENTHAL INSTRUMENTS CO. 1965 MFR'S PART NO. FNA-399 MFR'S CODE 22040

Language

English

Material/Technique

Label

Update Date

October 17, 2024