Ignition Switch Type B-6 Dual Engine WWII F6F Hellcat

Ignition Switch Type B-6 Dual Engine WWII F6F HellcatThis is a WWII era Ignition Switch Assembly, US Army Air Force Type B 6, for a dual engine aircraft, made by Bendix Scintilla for Delco Aviation, part number 10 30910 1. The B 6 ignition switch has two switches, one each for the left and right engine, and a master switch in the center. The master switch is switched by pulling (ignition off) or depressing (ignition on) the center post, intending to be able to kill both engines simultaneously. The knob

evidence of a manufacturing year 1943

part of a Probe and Drogue refueling system

Here is a  Rapid Response Rate of Climb / Vertical Speed Indicator

The rims of the red and green lights rotate to dim or brighten the lights when illuminated

000 ft with one 360 degree rotation

25 inches diameter and 6 inches deep

The instrument has a test button at the bottom right corner to check the functioning of the indicator

also labeled with an Allison Engine part number 6734355A

the A-2 indicator was used in early versions of fighter P-47 Thunderbolt (see image of the P-47 instrument panel from its flight manual dated 1943) and transport C-46 Commando

Included in the kit are:

which pull a brace attached to the spring-loaded pointer

Truth be told