The civilian world had similar televison systems...rear projection TVs giving large pictures from small but bright ( and thus emitting all sorts of unpleasant particles) CRTs. The tube was mounted vertically and a mirror was used to reflect the light to the screen.
1947 RCA Model 648PV Rear Projection Console Television - YouTube
Last edited by Molemot; 4th Aug 2013 at 19:56.