The RAF Compass, Navigational, Type P8 RAF Ref 6A/0726 was a standard navigational instrument used across various aircraft types in the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was commonly installed in a range of RAF aircraft during its operational service.  It was employed in a variety of RAF aircraft, including but not limited to:

1. Fighter Aircraft: Such as the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, and later jet fighters like the Gloster Meteor.
2. Bomber Aircraft: Including iconic bombers like the Avro Lancaster, Handley Page Halifax, and Vickers Wellington.
3. Transport Aircraft: Such as the Douglas Dakota (C-47 Skytrain) and the Avro York.
4. Reconnaissance Aircraft: Like the de Havilland Mosquito and the Supermarine Spitfire PR variants.

The versatility and reliability of the RAF Compass, Navigational, Type P8 RAF Ref 6A/0726 made it suitable for use across a broad spectrum of RAF aircraft during its operational lifespan.