{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-lockheed-ventura-pv-2-and-pv-2c-load-adjuster-with-leather-case-hanger","title":"Original WWII U.S. Lockheed Ventura PV-2 and PV-2C Load Adjuster with Leather Case \u0026 Hanger","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Lockheed Ventura is a twin-engine medium bomber and patrol bomber of World War II. The Ventura first entered combat in Europe as a bomber with the RAF in late 1942. Designated PV-1 by the United States Navy (US Navy), it entered combat in 1943 in the Pacific. After USAAF monopolization of land-based bombers was removed, the US Navy ordered a revised design which entered service as the PV-2 Harpoon for anti-submarine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal U.S. PV-2 Harpoon Load Adjuster with its original leather case. Made by Cox \u0026amp; Stevens Aircraft Corporation, of Mineola, New York. The case is marked with the designation for the Harpoon, PV-2 \u0026amp; PV-2C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis looks similar to a conventional slide rule but was used to ensure the correct weight distribution throughout the airframe depending on the amount of troops on board, whether a jeep or howitzer is included in the payload and so forth. Load Adjusters were crucial tools for pilots and loadmasters alike, especially for a glider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent unissued condition with sliding perspex 'curser' and leather hardcase. It no longer has the mounting bracket to attach it to a wall. The carrier is serial numbered \u003cstrong\u003e150178\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the loaded itself is serial numbered \u003cstrong\u003e126275\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measures approximately 13” long in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964391321669,"sku":"ONSV26BYC008","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26BYC008__01.jpg?v=1777914832","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-lockheed-ventura-pv-2-and-pv-2c-load-adjuster-with-leather-case-hanger","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}