WWII RAF Button Compass (1940s) | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		WWII RAF Button Compass (1940s) (orau.org)
		4 points by walterbell on Nov 22, 2022 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

Normille on Nov 22, 2022 [–]

Well I never! --I'd heard of 'Button Compasses' being used in wartime but always assumed the name just referred to the fact they were tiny and easily hidden. I've learned something new today.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact