WW2 German Luftwaffe – FUEL TANK SELECTOR SWITCH – Do24 FLYING BOAT – RARE!

You are bidding on a VERY RARE and 100% original WW2 German Luftwaffe Zusatztank Messstellenumschalter (Fuel Tank Selector Switch), as ONLY used on the Dornier Do24 Flying Boat!This type of Selector Switch was located on the flight engineer's main instrument panel. It allowed him to switch between the main fuel tanks of the aircraft.The Dornier Do 24 is a 1930s German three-engine flying boat designed by the Dornier Flugzeugwerke for maritime patrol and search and rescue. A total of 313 were built among several factories from 1937 to 1945.Twin tails were mounted on the upswept rear of the hull, while three wing-mounted tractor configuration engines powered the aircraft. Fuel was carried in tanks in the sponsons and the wing centre section. Up to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) of bombs could be carried under the aircraft's wings, while defensive armament consisted of three gun turrets, one each in nose, dorsal and tail positions. In early aircraft the turrets were each fitted with a machine gun but later aircraft carried a 20 mm cannon in the dorsal turret. The Do 24 was one of the few German Luftwaffe aircraft that featured a tail turret.Made of aluminum and steel, this selector switch is in GOOD used condition! There are some slight marks and wear, but nothing that detracts. Sadly, one mounting ear has broken away. The switch is still mechanically functional, however, I am not sure if it works electrically, so I am selling as-is. I have indicated its exact location on the Flight Engineer Panel in the last photo. A PERFECT item for any collection or display!