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cockpit. (Aircraft Nos. A.H. 741 to A.H. 990 have one bottle only) [ES: We
did not have the oxygen as shown since it was a high pressure system, not
the low pressure demand system.]
23. Aircraft Flares - Two M-8 type flares are carried in the flush type
built-in wing flare racks. Flare release handles are located on the
starboard side of the pilot's seat.
24. Recognition Device - A bracket for mounting the damped rate control is
provided on the starboard side of the cockpit which actuates the
recognition device mounted on brackets near the top of fuselage accessible
through fuselage access door.
25. Landing Lamp - A landing light is fitted to the underside of the port
wing and is operated by a switch on the main switch box.
26. Formation Lights - for lighting the upper surface of the wing are
located in the fuselage aft of the cockpit. These are controlled through a
rheostat on the port side electrical boxes. (Aircraft A.H. 971 onwards)
27. Identification Lights - Provisions are made in top of the fuselage aft
of cockpit enclosure and starboard rear wing fillet for upward and
downward identification lights. The identification light switch box is
locate don starboard side of cockpit.
28. Wireless Controls - [DF: This section omitted. The AVG Tomahawks had
after-market radios designed for civilian use.]
Miscellaneous Equipment
29. Dalton Computer - Provision is made for the Dalton computer to be
inserted in a stowage on the port side of the cockpit. [ES: no Dalton
computer.]
30. Shield - An instrument light shield is provided to prevent reflections
on the windshield.
31. Fire Extinguisher - is located in brackets on port side of cockpit
floor.
32. Map Case - is fastened to the starboard side of the cockpit.
33. Life Preserver - The back cushion of the pilot's seat may be used as a
life preserver. [ES: no life preserver.]