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Description |
| 2443 |  |  | Battle of Britain 145 Shadow Squadron Plaque - Mounted on an oak shield, the crest is surmounted by a King's crown and probably dates to WWII. 145 Squadron was formed in Egypt in 1918, was disbanded in 1919, but reformed in 1939. It was initially equipped with Blenheims, but in 1940 converted to Hurricanes and Spitfires and fought with distinction in the Battle of Britain. The motto translates to "we fight by day and night". The squadron was disbanded on 19th August, 1945. Excellent original condition. 18cm (7"). |
| 2565 |  | | Air Ministry Type D Stereoscope - In original canvas issue pouch embossed Type D 14B/746 and AM with King's crown. These instruments were used by WWII RAF intelligence officers to examine in detail aerial photographs. Excellent issued condition and disassembles for storage and transportation. Case size: 9cm x 6cm (6.5" x 3.5"). |
| 2570 |  | | Bristol Aeroplane Company Test Gauge - The brass scale indicates it was for use on the Hercules, Perseus and Centaurus engines. The instrument is stamped FB101192/2MM and has BAC and a broad arrow crudely engraved below. The Perseus engine was used on the Lysander aircraft, while the Centaurus entered service in 1942 on the Warwick, Tempest and Fury. The Hercules was fitted to the Bristol Freighter which entered service in 1945. The scale indicates 0 - 30 and appears to be some sort of pressure testing instrument, circa 1945. 45 cm (17.5"). |
| 3035 |  | | RAF Crest in Period Frame - Hand embroidered with crest and motto "Per Ardua Ad Astra" which translated reads "through struggles to the stars". The crest is surmounted by a King's crown and probably dates to WWII, perhaps worked by a mother, wife or girlfriend of a serving member of the RAF. The colours are still bright with no sign of moth damage. 27cm x 22cm (10.5" X 8.5"). |
| OC227 |  | | A-2 Flying Jacket - Manufactured by the Cooper Defense Contract Division for the USAF. Coopers obtained a contract in 1988 to supply a total of 53,000 units and we understand this most famous WWII pattern also served with distinction during the first Gulf War. This example has been my personal jacket and was purchased new in 1992. It is in excellent condition and is only for sale as it is now a fraction small! It is sized at 42R (107 cm). No faults and a very wearable A-2, at a time when wartime examples are just too valuable to use on a regular basis. |
| 2435 |  | | Battle of Britain Period Flying Jacket - A superb and original 'Irvin' jacket as used by RAF aircrew in the early part of WWII. This example has the large panels synonomous with pre-war jackets before wartime shortages forced the economy of the multi panel designs, which although inferior in quality, made better use of available materials. It never appears to have had a label, so we don't know the exact date of manufacture, but the pattern and short cut pile sheepskin, make it early. The leather panels are unmarked and while the half belt shows some age wear, this is a true collector's jacket and is museum quality or better! Other than one zip puller tag missing and the other a later replacement, the jacket is hard to better. We consider this item too valuable to wear as it would be a disaster to damage the pristine leather, so it is for sale as a display example for the serious collector. This jacket is a decent size c. 41" chest (105 cm) |
| 1409 |  | | RAF Pilot's Clipboard - Designed to be strapped to the upper leg and charts or other notes could be clamped to it using the butterfly nuts and securing bar at the top. Made of pine with original leather straps, it is stamped on back with stores reference number 6F/171. Comes complete with an RAF chart of South West Scotland, dated 1942. it measures 28 cm x 15 cm (10" x 6") |
| 2950 |  | | Mae West Cotton Skull Cap - Carried in the pocket of the RAF Mae West lifejacket and it improved chances of being rescued if downed over water. This is a rare variant as it carries an extended back flap to offer improved sun protection, so we assume would have been issued to aircrew serving in tropical or desert climates. |
| 3272 |  | | RAF H Type Oxygen Mask - Introduced into RAF service late in WWII and continued in use until the 1980's. This example appears to be dated 1/1952 and carries the larger wartime specification microhone. It is complete with harness and straps and makes a perfect partner to a C type helmet. Wartime manufactured H masks are very rare, so this example is the next best thing at a fraction of the price! |
| 3271 |  | | RAF C Type Flying Helmet - This example is the second pattern marked with stores reference number 22C/880, which makes it the desirable size 4 - the largest size. It is fully wired with Air Ministry marked receivers, loom and jack plug. This helmet was issued to Flying Officer P.E. Gray and is in superb condition inside and out. It would be hard to find a better example of this classic flying helmet which entered service with the RAF in 1944. |
| 3259 |  | | RAF Mk VIII Flying Goggles - A good original example with most of the blue paint remaining on the brass frame. Excellent leather face pad and clear lenses fitted. Backstrap retains elasticity. The Mk VIII was the final wartime pattern issued first in October 1943 and was such a good design, it remained on the inventory up until the introduction of the Mk I 'Bone Dome' helmet. |
| 2107 |  | | German WWII Leuchpistole - Single barrel example manufactured by Erma Erfurt and clearly dated 1940. These flare pistols were issued to Luftwaffe and Kreigsmarine personnel. This example is in good issued condition and has been de-activated with the correct certification, so can be legally owned in the UK without a firearms' certificate. Waffen stamped to barrel. |
| 1990 |  | | RAF S.Y.C Ashtray - Made of brass with an enamel burgee to front featuring an RAF roundel against an orange background, engraved below RAF S.Y.C. It measures 8 cm (3") |
| 2466 |  | | RAF 'Bone Dome' Helmet Testing Kit - A weight set stores reference 4C/3368. All items in fitted hardwood box. This test kit was designed to test the visor brakes on the RAF Mk 2A helmet. A most unusual set for the RAF helmet collector. 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm (5.5" x 5.5") |
| 1250 |  | | RAF WWII Dinghy Survival Balloon M-278-A - In original sealed issue tin. This balloon was designed to loft the aerial wire of the SCR-578 radio transmitter (Gibson Girl) and had the advantage over the aerial kite as it could be operated in still weather conditions. The outside of the tin carries full operating instructions and illustrations as to how it should be inflated via a hydrogen generator. We can't guarantee the condition of the balloon, although the tin is sealed and has never been used. An invaluable piece of kit for airmen downed over water. |
| 2699 |  | | RAF Air Crew Emergency Compass - Stamped with a broad arrow, stores reference number 6B/2593 and serial number 15045B/59. It is fitted with original canvas wrist strap (frayed at one end). The compass card moves freely and there is a mirror to the inside lid to enable compass bearing to be taken on distant object. These compasses date from the post war period. Sold as a collector's item. |
| 2659 |  | | Aircraft First Aid Kit - Complete with its original contents. The canvas pack is faintly stamped on the flap First Aid Outfit Aircraft and the inside is stamped with a King's Crown, AM, the maker's name and 1941. This example has most of its original contents including shell dressing, iodine ampoules, plaster, bandages, gentian violet jelly and torniquet. It even has thge RAF Form 1203, dated 1940 listing the original contents and instructions for use. Please note the Morphia ampoules are missing. Sold as a collector's item only. |
| 3251 |  | | Air Raid Precaution First Aid Tin - Complete with much of its original wartime contents! The tin is in original black paint with red band and A.R.P. picked out in white. It is stamped on the base 1939. Inside the lid it has a label indicating the original contents and the fact it was issued to Wardens Post 1A in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. These kits are becoming increasingly rare and this is the first we have had with a selection of potions and lotions. Sold as a collector's item only and a great relic from the war on the Home Front. 30cm x 19cm x 20cm (11.5" x 7.5" x 8") |
| 3020 |  | | RAF Trench Art Cannon Shell - A fine example made from an inert wartime 20mm cannon shell and incorporating an RAF O.R. cap badge to front and to the side a pair of brass wings have been soldered. The base is turned alloy. No doubt it was made up with some skill by a fitter from available materials during an off duty moment in WWII. 18 cm (7"). |
| 2329 |  | | RAF Battle Dress Blouse - A fine post war example, manufactured by Moss Bros. London and carrying Squadron Leader's Lace. The jacket has a Queen's Crown, but the original owner clearly served during WWII and was awarded a DFC as well as serving in Africa and Italy. In addition, he was awarded the Aircrew Europe Star, the Defence Medal, and the 1939 - 1945 Star. His final accolade was the award of a military OBE. Sadly, we do not know the owner's name, but we understand he retired as a Wing Commander. The tunic is in excellent condition and chest size is 40" regular (102cm). |
