original WW2 world war two aircraft fighter / bomber rocket release instrument box

these were used on various aircraft ,..from fighters to bombers and even liaison planes ,

rocket rails were installed under the wings ,..and added  just a little bit more  firepower to an airplane

they were especially effective for air to ground targets such as tanks and trains

there is a bakelight knob on the front that actuates an inner set of contact switches ,..allowing up to 22 rockets to be launched

the cover is marked ROCKET TO BE FIRED -- and TO RESET ,....TURN KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO STOP

the side is marked marked control projector release type a 3 24 volts dc specification no 24976 mfr\'s part no. 34430 b order no. [ 33 038 ] 12825guardian electric mfg co.

Rocket control instrument
B 17
B24
B25
P38
F4
B29