| Reference |
Stock Item |
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Description |
| 1896 |  |  | Air Ministry Signal Mirror - As issued with 1932 pattern Mae West life jacket. Made from Bakelite with leather hand strap and stamped with King's Crown, AM and stores ref. no. 6E/271. 10cm diameter. |
| 2106 |  | | Flare Pistol - "Leuchpistole" were carried by German Military in WW11 including Luftwaffe fighter and bomber crews. This example was made by Erma-Erfurt and dated 1940. Often carried in the fitted holster in "channel trousers" and would have been secured by a rope lanyard. The pistol has been deactivated in line with UK Firearms Law and is supplied with a certificate under the terms of the Firearms Act 1988. In good issued condition .
Great display piece! |
| 2006 |  | | WWII German Binoculars - Dienstglas 6x30. Manufactured by Dswarowski (maker's code cag) in military tan paint finish (some rubbing). Complete with rain guard and leather strap. These binoculars were capable of operation at minus forty degrees centigrade to plus fifty degrees centigrade. Lacking case. |
| 2102 |  | | Luftwaffe Armbandkompass - Model AK39 (first pattern) complete with original wrist strap. Issued to all Luftwaffe flight crew to aid downed flyers to navigate on the ground. Worn on wrist or attached to schwimmweste. Good original condition but bezel no longer rotates. |
| 1845 |  | | Luftwaffe Octant - Manufactured by C. Plath of Hamburg no. 116817 and stamped with Luftwaffe code FL 23750 in original fitted box. The instrument is dated 1939 and was used on Luftwaffe long- range aircraft like Condors to provide sidereal navigation. A rare item in excellent original condition. Box size 31cm. |
| 1846 |  | | Luftwaffe Master Compass - Model PFK-m with data plate marked FL23331. These compasses were used to drive a smaller gyrocompass in the cockpit and were fitted to aircraft such as the FW190, ME109 and ME262. In original paint and overall excellent condition. |
| 2017 |  | | Trench Art Model Spitfire - Quality model made from aircraft alloy including the stand base which carries original aircraft paint underneath. In very good condition, 14cm wingspan. |
| 2033 |  | | 303 Squadron Model Spitfire - Mounted on stand with wooden base which is stamped "Kosciusko Sqd 303 Sqd R.A.F. Newton 1943". 303 was a Polish Squadron formed at Leconfield in July 1940 and its pilots fought with distinction during the Battle of Britain. Theatre made from aircraft alloy. 15cm wingspan. |
| 2052 |  | | RAF Dinghy First Aid Outfit - Complete with contents and designed for "Aircraft Dinghy Large 4-10 Men". Some contents named to RAF and dated 1938. Set includes an A.M. marked tin containing Tubunic Ampoules (morphine) which is now empty! For sale as a collector's item only! Some service wear. 18cm. |
| 1932 |  | | RAF Wings Sign - Painted on a large wooden board and set against an Air Force blue background. We have no provenance with this item but it makes a very strong statement and is just waiting to go back on the wall in the mess! 98cm x 36cm. |
| 1901 |  | | 229 Operational Conversion Unit Sign - An RAF plaque hand painted by R.I. Anderson on a wood board depicting the crest of 229 O.C.U. which was formed in December 1950 at RAF Leuchars in Scotland. Showing some age wear but a lovely period patina. 44cm diameter. |
| 2028 |  | | Number 11 Squadron Beaker - Constructed of polished wood with brass interior. Finely carved to the front with an RAF plaque and named to Number 11 Fighter Bomber Squadron. It would originally have been a tankard but the handle has been removed. This does not detract from this item which is probably theatre made. Would make a great pen holder for the RAF collector. |
| 1559 |  | | RAF Napkin Ring - Embossed with King's Crown and A.M. Unfortunately, no provenance but probably used in an RAF Officers' Mess in WWII. |
| 1986 |  | | WWII Naughty Glasses! - These glasses purport to have been owned by Pilot Officer W.M.L.Fiske, an American who flew with 601 Sqd in the Battle of Britain. He sadly died of injuries sustained in combat on 16th August, 1940. The tumblers are typical of the period and probably made in the U.S.A. The front depicts demure images of ladies and servicemen in the dress of the period, but when viewed from the reverse side they become rather more racey! Minor rubbing to transfers but overall remarkable condition. 12cm & 13cm |
| 1676 |  | | RAF Tankard - A silver soldered half pint tankard presented by Pilot Officer J.AUG.DeGaye to No. 7 B.G.S. RAF Porthcawl 1940. This unit was a Bomber Gunnery School and the tankard would have been presented by the Officer to the Mess on completion of his course. Worthy of further research. 7.5cm. |
| 405 |  | | RAF Aerogram - This is an early form of fax enabling servicemen to send special greetings to loved ones in WWII. This example dated 2/11/43 sends Christmas greetings from Doug serving with 113 Maintenance Unit on active duty in the Middle East. Nicely framed. Ideal Christmas present for RAF collector! 22cm x 17cm. |
| 1443 |  | | Parachute Silk Petticoat - Now for something completely different! We bought this from a lady who discovered it in a box of wartime clothing in her loft. She told us it was made by her mother during WWII utilising silk obtained from an airman's parachute and finished with period net edging around the hem. Definitely home made and a unique reminder from those dark days of "make do and mend". If only it could talk, I'm sure it would have an interesting story to tell. |
| 1718 |  | | RAF Fire Screen - Hand embroidered on linen with RAF Crest and Kings Crown to centre with naive Aircraft and RAF Logo to each corner named to Malta, Gibraltar, Alexandria and Cairo. The screen is dated 1939 - 1945, below which is mounted an RAF Medal Ribbon. 61cm x 37cm. Very bright colours and no moth. |
| 1539 |  | | Luftwaffe Equipment Bag - Made from canvas with leather trim, straps and metal buckles. Nicely stamped on interior flap with Luftwaffe Eagle and Swastika FL.U.V. and dated 1940. We understand this may have been used for transporting a portable radio set. Some service wear and the leather straps are a little fragile but great for display. |
| 1693 |  | | RAF Brass Eagle - With hanging loops to rear. This is an imposing item with a wingspan of 67cm and while we do not have specific provenance, we were told it was removed from an unnamed RAF Officers' Mess. Very good condition. |
