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Cradle mirror and sector drive

The pivoted mirror, open gear sector, integral shaft pinion and supporting brackets beneath the telescope.

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Follow the mechanism

The mirror and sector turn together about a common shaft. The pinion meshes with the sector and turns in the opposite direction.

Turn the mirror or play the limited sweep, then separate the groups to inspect the support brackets, mirror frame and drive sector.

This is the same geometry used on the telescope-cradle page. The detail study holds the cradle fixed; it does not simulate the complete cable and spring system.

The optical section establishes a moving mirror, prism and telescope relationship. Lens dimensions, optical prescription, exact tooth counts and a calibrated sight-angle scale remain unverified.

Geometry follows the cited drawings and photographs. Unmeasured dimensions remain approximate; exploded spacing reveals existing model groups rather than a prescribed disassembly procedure.

Reference views

Inspect the full sheets as well as detail views. Figure numbers belong to their named document; similar-looking parts may be different variants.

AN 11-5A-8, figure 3
AN 11-5A-8 · Fig. 3

Bombsight Cradle Mirror and Gear Sector and Attaching Parts. Classify assembled/exploded/section state before registering a camera.

AN 11-30-69, figure 15
AN 11-30-69 · Fig. 15

Cradle Assembly Showing Line of Sight and Rotating Mirror. Classify assembled/exploded/section state before registering a camera.

AN 11-5A-8, figure 3
AN 11-5A-8 · Fig. 3

Mirror drive sector and its attaching hardware

AN 11-5A-8, figure 3
AN 11-5A-8 · Fig. 3

Mirror, mounting plates and pivot hardware

AN 11-5A-8
AN 11-5A-8

Untouched source sheet. Verify printed figure/item identity and neighboring context.

AN 11-30-69
AN 11-30-69

Untouched source sheet. Verify printed figure/item identity and neighboring context.