Fw190F unknown mini-stick

[O.Menu]

Over the ZSK 244 bomb selector panel there is a strange mini-stick like things. Did anyone knows it's designation and what it is for.

I have done some search and it is not to drive the Ju88 Mistel element, nor to drive a X-4.

I believe the photo to have been pictured in Italy and the W.Nr. to be 584564

(Source is J.Ethell collection)

Thanks for help,
Olivier

[Revi16]

Normally that is the location for the safety switch for the Under Wing Rocket Control Panel (WfrGr 21).

[Roger Gaemperle]

Hi Olivier,

That was the on off/off switch in a Fw 190 G-3 for the 1-axis autopilot. See also the LIFE cockpit shot of G-3 W.Nr. 160016 I published in my blog about Luftwaffe control sticks

http://germancontrolsticks.blogspot....0-g-3.html?m=1

You can see the same switch. On the left cockpit console the Richtungsgeber switch to set the course marked R (Rechts) and L (Links) can be seen.

Your photo (by Jeff Ethell) was presumably taken in Italy where several G-3 were captured.
Best regards
Roger

[O.Menu]

Yep, thanks to both of you