German Junkers Ju 88 Bomber Landing Gear and Flap Position Indicator Style Wall Clock WWII Aviation Instrument Inspired Art by LukanowskyArt Offered for auction is a distinctive wall clock artistically inspired by cockpit instrumentation associated with the legendary German Junkers Ju 88 bomber of the Second World War. The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile and widely used aircraft of WWII serving as a bomber dive bomber night fighter reconnaissance aircraft and maritime strike platform. Its success relied heavily on precise cockpit instrumentation that allowed crews to manage complex flight configurations under demanding combat conditions. This piece is a decorative wall clock created as a tribute to wartime aviation engineering and the visual language of WWII German cockpit design. Historical background Junkers Ju 88 Introduced shortly before the outbreak of World War II the Junkers Ju 88 became a backbone of the German Luftwaffe. Operating at high speed variable altitudes and often under poor visibility conditions the aircraft demanded clear and reliable instrumentation. Indicators controlling landing gear Sporn and flap position Landeklappen were essential during take off landing and low altitude operations. These instruments provided the crew with immediate visual confirmation of aircraft configuration a matter of safety and mission success. Their design emphasized absolute clarity bold markings high contrast and strictly functional layout reflecting the disciplined engineering approach of the era. Design of the clock The dial of this clock is inspired by a WWII era Junkers Ju 88 landing gear and flap position indicator visually referencing authentic German aviation instrumentation used in bomber cockpits. The composition reflects classic Luftwaffe instrument design symmetrical layout restrained typography minimal ornamentation and clear visual hierarchy. German language markings on the dial enhance historical authenticity and underline the technical origin of the instrument. All elements visible on the dial including scales indicators sub dials markings symbols and text are entirely graphic and decorative in nature. These elements are artistically recreated and do not function mechanically. The clock does not measure aircraft systems or positions. Its only functional element is the time display. The historic instrument inspired design is transformed into a refined piece of wall mounted functional art. Specifications Inspiration WWII aviation instrument associated with Junkers Ju 88 bomber Era reference World War II circa 1939 to 1945 Dial style landing gear and flap position indicator inspired aviation design Diameter approximately 32 cm Dial artwork printed on high quality photographic paper Case metal housing with chrome finished rim Front clear glass Movement quartz battery operated silent Condition new unused Style aviation military industrial historical instrumentation About the artist LukanowskyArt This clock is handcrafted by LukanowskyArt an independent artist specializing in the artistic recreation of historical instruments. While widely recognized for automotive and motorsport inspired clocks the artist work extends across multiple technical domains including aviation cockpit instruments maritime gauges railway indicators and industrial mechanical dials. Each piece is created with deep respect for engineering heritage combining careful graphic craftsmanship with historically inspired references. The goal is not replication for use but preservation of visual and technical culture through decorative functional art. Important note The photograph of the original historical aircraft instrument shown in the listing is provided for historical reference only. The original instrument visible in the reference image is not included in the auction and is not part of the offered item. The item offered for auction is the wall clock inspired by the historical instrument design as described above. Shipping Carefully packaged and shipped worldwide with tracking. This wall clock is a distinctive tribute to WWII aviation history ideal for collectors of military memorabilia aviation enthusiasts historians or as a statement piece for an office study workshop or aviation themed interior. A visual reminder of an era when precision instruments engineering discipline and human skill shaped history.