WW2 History Tour - Norden Bomb Sight

One of the most heavily guarded secrets here was the bomb sighting "computer". A heavily fortified building was officially stated as dental equipment.

When it was decided to research the wartime activities here a huge story unfolded. A couple of persons still alive in the early days preserving this history were able to assist greatly. One of the parts of the sight was bought off ebay resulting in the curator being heavily interviewed even after all the years since the war. Finally that part was to come here.

The other part was found and purchased at a garage sale for $5. It has been restored and is on permanent loan.

The sight for each bombing run was taken under cover and installed. The operator was sworn to secrecy. This analog machine allowed an accuracy of under 20m from a launch distance of around six kilometres.

Ironically when the curator approached the American military the request was denied as the apparatus was still supposed to be classified.

Gotta love ebay and garage sales.Read more