2 Jun
2016
2 Jun
'16
10:26 a.m.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Rod
Smallwood
Sent: 02 June 2016 18:11
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Subject: Mechanalog systems
Hi All
I saw a video about the systems used in 1950's and 1960's bombers
for
navigation and bomb aiming.
I think they could be classed as a computer even lacking a stored program. I
just wondered if anybody had collected or restored such equipment.
I once heard an old retired SAC US Air force guy describe them as a "box of
cogs". Boy was he right
Rod Smallwood
Many are basically "Analog Computers". I was offered one by
"Woodchips" on the VCF forums, might be worth asking if he still has it...
.. interesting history...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Pollen#Jutland_and_Jellicoe
Dave