Gyro Horizon Indicator, British RAF Sperry Mark 1B Japanese The knob adjusts the accuracy

The knob adjusts the accuracy of the reading by calibrating the instrument to the current barometric pressure as shown in the small window above center

as depicted in its Flight Manual (unfortunately the page showing the indicator does not photograph well)

AC 0-15 Volts

The knob would rotate the face of the dial while the pointer remains fixed to set the present field elevation

The MC-125 Tuning Unit is a component of the WWII-era airborne communication system Receiving and Transmitting Command Set SCR-AJ(and AL)-183

Gyro Horizon Indicator, British RAF Sperry Mark 1B Japanese The knob adjusts the accuracyHere is a British vacuum driven Gyro Horizon Indicator Sperry Mark 1B as used by aircraft of the Royal Air Force and British Fleet Air Arm during the 1940's and 1950's. This one has a manufacturing serial # incorporating "52", likely made in 1952. Measures 4. 5 inches diameter by 6. 5 inches long. The instrument looks terrific and would make a wonderful display piece, as long as you "Handle Like Eggs"!