The National Museum of the Pacific War, in Fredericksburg, Texas- the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz- is dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the Pacific Theater of WWII in order that the sacrifices of those who contributed to victory may never be forgotten.
http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/Index.aspMy late father-in-law was a young P-51 fighter pilot in the Southwest Pacific theatre late in the war; but not too late to miss going 'round with the Japanese A6M Zero.
Several years ago, my mother-in-law gifted Lynn and I with some of her father's 'mementos' of his experiences; one being a Japanese fighter pilot's knee board flight computer. Almost identical to the E6B flight computer I used while flying with both the USAFAux for ten years and in general aviation. I always referred to it as a flight
"confuser".
Recently, I have been in contact with the Museum's Curator of Collections regarding the donation of the knee board and several other bits of historical significance. What I'm searching for is a way to determine the value of the JAAF knee board and a few other items. The United States Tax Code has provisions for such donations that make gifting to recognized non-profit museums financially attractive.
Any information and/or resources from knowledgeable individuals within the R65 forum would be greatly appreciated.
Monte
Original pencil tick marks- most likely from the pilot's last flight- remain on the lower wind correction portion of the computer.
Data plate. I wonder if the pilot was dinged for restitution as he did not return all of his issued flight gear.
