Original WWII U.S.N. 1942 dated Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber Emergency Firing Key Martini-Henry Parts These are type (2) Well-marked

These are type (2) Well-marked gauges without manufacturer marking

The caliber marking

In early April 1944

which protects shooter’s face and hands from rocket back blast

with very high visibility white-on-black numbers and graduations

Original WWII U.S.N. 1942 dated Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber Emergency Firing Key Martini-Henry Parts These are type (2) Well-markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Bombardier's Emergency Firing Key for the WWII U. S. Navy Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber. This allowed the bombardier to release the plane's bomb load if the pilot could not do so through his controls. Also if the bomber was trying to "Pickle" the torpedo into the ship, the pilot would possibly find it difficult to both fly the plane and drop the payload. The pilot had a very similar control,