Original U.S. WWII Early US Navy Grumman F6F Bakelite Control Stick Spanish American War Master Sergeant Alex Preston Marine

Master Sergeant Alex Preston Marine Corps serial number 218071 from Santa Maria California served as a China Marine before World War Two then fought in four major campaigns in the Pacific theater during WW2

based on the style it dates from approximately 1940

Scabbard Length: 19”

and did not receive any of the updates instituted in 1884

and still have intact securing strap holes

Original U.S. WWII Early US Navy Grumman F6F Bakelite Control Stick Spanish American War Master Sergeant Alex Preston MarineOriginal Item: Only One Available. A center stick, or simply control stick is an aircraft cockpit arrangement where the control column (or joystick) is located in the center of the cockpit either between the pilot's legs or between the pilots' positions. Since the throttle controls are typically located to the left of the pilot, the right hand is used for the stick, although left hand or both hands operation is possible if required. This control stick