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Wind finding attachment MK I (pg1 pilot)
Here is a wind finding
attachment for the air position indicator in original
condition it appears to have switch missing.
6B/280
For API Mk I
A
Dated 1944
£75
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A3 EDO Lifeboat
Hatch (pg1 pilot)
I have received updated information on this peace, it now
appears it is from a float plane.
The Edo Aircraft Company, later renamed the
EDO Corporation, was founded in 1925.
The company's first project was an
all-metal flying boat, called the 'Malolo.' Because of the
limited market for flying boats in 1926, the company
switched its endeavours to the design and construction of
all-metal seaplane floats. Development of the EDO all-metal
float did much to stimulate the use of seaplanes.
Over 300 different types of aircraft,
from many countries, were equipped with EDO floats by 1941.
During 1942-1945 all the floats used by the Navy and Army
Air Corps were built by EDO.
So many
aircraft got floats added in WWII even the Spitfire under is
a C47 converted to an amphibious transport.
The XC-47C was a prototype attempt in 1943 to
produce an amphibious transport by adding a pair of
Edo 78 floats to the workhorse
C-47 Skytrain. The huge floats were equipped with
retractable landing gear and additional fuel tanks. Its
flight performance, especially the takeoff, was less than
spectacular, and a trial with rocket assisted takeoff proved
unsatisfactory.
£175
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Mechanical Navigation
Computer MK III H (pg1 pilot)
Royal Air Force issue Navigational Computer
Mk III H with Air Ministry markings.
The
computer was used to estimate true course by allowing for
aircraft speed, drift and altitude.
One side, covered with an
aluminium plate stamped 'I.C.A.N. CALIBRATION', has a
rotating central dial and is calibrated to allow for
calculations in nautical or statute miles, height in feet
and temperature in centigrade.
The back of the computer is also covered with
an aluminium plate which has a large circle cut from the
centre covered with thick clear celluloid.
Beneath is a
paper grid, marked in red, which can be wound through, using
a Bakelite knob on the side of the computer, so that
different configurations can be utilised.
A rotating
aluminium dial around the grid is marked with 360 degrees
and 'N'. Further markings around the outside of the dial
allow for port and starboard drift adjustment.
Ref No: 6B/250
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£175
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Pilot Straps 1 (pg1 Pilot)
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Pilot Straps 1 (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a pair of straps used to strap the Pilot
into the seat across the waist in practically every RAF
wartime aircraft..
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Pilot Harness
5 (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have shoulder straps used to strap the Pilot
into the seat over the shoulder the steel wire would connect
to the quick release mechanism used in practically every RAF
wartime aircraft..
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£325
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Sutton Harness Buckle (pg1 pilot)
Here we
have a
buckle for Sutton harness
It is the
buckle that attaches into the quick release
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Flying helmet microphone jack type 3800 (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a microphone jack fitted
generally to flying helmets to connect to the aircrafts
radio system, we have multiples of new old stock unopened in
their original boxes.
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£55
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Lancaster Drift
Recorder (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a Mk.II Drift recorder in very good
condition and in original box.
This is
used in Lancaster Bombers as well as other
RAF Aircraft.
It
Carries the Reference Number 6B/258
13494/42
Dated 1942
The Drift Recorder has an
eyepiece and periscope for viewing a distant feature being
tracked.
Flying over water meant there
were no fixes so the crew relied mainly on a drift recorder
to measure the angle between the course indicated
by the direction of the aircraft and the actual track. During bombing, crosswinds brought in the “drift” factor. In
order to fly a given ground track in a crosswind, an aircraft
had to “crab” into
the wind; the angle formed between the aircraft’s true
heading and its ground track was called the “drift angle”.
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Chart Table Plotter MK I (pg1 pilot)
A/M 6B/232
Here we have a chart
plotting table one of the best examples I have seen in
really nice complete condition. Thses were used by
navigators in heavy aircraft like the Lancaster to plot
the coarse to the target and home again. Beautifully
marked with the original makers name a real quality
peace of WWII History.
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Planisphere MK IB (pg1 pilot)
A/M 6B/178
Here we have an early
planispere in original condition , it has one small
crack shown in the far right picture under and the
original case has a split along the seam please enlarge
them to see the condition. This was used early in the
war to navigate using the stars before the more advanced
electronic methods of navigation came into service. It
comes in its original case along
with pencil holder and pencil.
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£95
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RAF Escape Compass (pg1 pilot)
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There were several types
of escape compasses used by British Airmen to help them
to escape capture, and to aid POW's ‘on the run’. They
were just one item out of many in the escape packs
issued by the Sqd Intelligence Officer before each raid.
Because of the value attached to them (especially the
money packs), they were collected on the crew members
return. They also had to be up-dated with light-weight
maps printed on silk for the relevant mission areas they
were also issued to Army Special Forces as well.
£60
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Silk Wartime
Escape Map of Europe (pg1 pilot)
Comes in a period leather case.
During the Second World War, silk escape maps were very
important. When a serviceman was captured or shot down
behind enemy lines, he could use a silk map to find his
way to safety, or better still, evade capture in the
first place. They were also sent to Prisoners of War to
help them if they managed to escape. Silk was the
perfect fabric for these maps
for numerous reasons including being waterproof and
tough.
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WWII RAF Squadron Leaders uniform (pg1 Pilot)
This is genuine 100% original
WWII
RAF Squadron Leaders Officers uniform in good original condition.
With bellow pockets, original buckle button fly and K/C
buttons. Includes jacket and trousers.
Size 2
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£275
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US Army Airforce Bubble Sextant (pg1 Pilot)
Here is a really nice example of
the USAAF bubble sextant used by bomber crews to navigate
using the stars. It comes in its original box with its
accessories. It has age related wear and tear but appears
complete in good original condition.
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WWII Moss Bros RAF Officers uniform (pg1 Pilot)
This is genuine 100% original
WWII
Flight Lieutenant
RAF Officers uniform in good original condition.
Made by Moss Bross
with bellow pockets, original buckle button fly and K/C
buttons. Please note picture left is just for reference and
this uniform does not include the cap just trousers and
jacket as shown.
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K Type Dingy (pg1 Pilot)
The K Type dinghy was a
single person type and was 1st introduced on New Years Day
1942.
There were 2 versions, 1 in rubberised cotton and the
other (the KS Type) in rubberised silk, which folded up
better than the cotton type.
First issues were
basic, but a year after a mast & sail were included in the
pack, while some models also had a foul weather cover which
was attached at each end and rolled towards the middle, the
upper end having a Hood for the occupant.
Later oars, sea
anchors etc were included.
As for the way they were carried,
there were several different types of Packs available for
the K Type, the C Type pack having clips which attached it
to D-Rings which were found on the hips of the Chest type
Harness, allowing the pack to form a cushion.
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This example is in pretty
good condition with the rubber still soft and supple.
I have not inflated this
dingy as it takes an age to deflate it again but I have been
assured it holds air.
I have inspected it carefully
and there are no holes or tears and the rubber is still
remarkably pliant and soft. It comes with a good deal of its
equipment including the sail and the weather hood
basically everything you see in the pictures inflated the
dinghy does hold air once the Co2 inflation bottle connector
is bunged.
There is no Co2 bottle fitted to this dinghy. It
does however come with a set of original bellows.
The dinghy is marked on the
exterior with instructions in different languages.
Overall a nice dinghy in great condition, very
hard to find these days in such good displayable condition.
Ideal for a downed airman display.
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Lamp Chart board 24 volt 5G/1551 (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a new old stock
lamp chart board in its original box . Complete and in good
original condition. Used by navigators in heavy bombers this
one is 24 volt as it should be as all the larger aircraft
like the Lancaster have a 24 volt system.
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Wind and navigation calculator MK II (pg1 Pilot)
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A vital piece of equipment
for the navigation , it has only been opened for pictures
and comes complete with its original leather case.
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Gas Mask Medium(pg1 Pilot) Here is a Wartime gas Mask
new old stock complete in its original box.
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RAF Escape Axe (pg1 Pilot)
A vital piece of equipment
for crews of Bombers and larger aircraft an escape Axe it
does what it says and is used as a tool to escape from
damaged aircraft in nice original condition.
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WWI US Officer cap (pg1 Pilot)
The cap is a WW1, US
Officer - Garrison or Visor Cap. Issued to a member of
the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). It has an Officer
cap badge.
Named to a Captain H.L. Arza ? (unsure as to the correct
surname) looks to be his service number under?
Amazing to think this was worn over 100 years ago during
WWI it should be possible to find out his service record
with some dedicated research. Click on the
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2AF Navigator/Bomb aimers brief case log book collection D-Day (pg1 Pilot)
This is superb collection it
is a brief case of Sgt J Mills who was South African service
number 1605042 who qualified on the 19-5-1944 as a navigator
and bomb aimer.
The log book entries start on the 21-1-44
with his training mostly on Anson's.
There follow flights
recorded to Heidelberg Germany. These start on the
16-6-1944 just eleven days after D Day .
On
March 29, 1945, German troops left the city after destroying
three arches of the old bridge, Heidelberg's treasured river
crossing. They also destroyed the more modern bridge
downstream. The U.S. Army (63rd
Infantry, 7th Army) entered the
town on March 30, 1945. The civilian population surrendered
without resistance
It appears he was
operating as a spotter mapping the lines and progress of the
invasion lots of entries of patrolling radius of action. A
pre war 1937 German road map has been used for recording the
positions, there is a picture of this map on this page.
The
last entry is the 21-2-1945 some seven months before the end
of the War.
In addition there are photos and personal items
and also some wartime maps and his wallet which contained a
French money voucher. I have taken sample pictures of
everything included, altogether a great collection and record
of a serving aircrew during the early days of the invasion.
There is a great deal of further research possible mapping
out his operations.
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USAAF Gunners gloves(pg1 Pilot)
Here is a pair of gloves
as used by the USAAF gunners during WWII in Bombers like the
B 17 etc. In nice original condition they have some minor
marks from use but otherwise supple and perfectly usable.
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Seen under a B17 Waist
Gunner .
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1940's Goldpfeil
Men's Grooming Set(pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a Men's Grooming
Kit Manufactured in Germany by Goldpfeil
It Consists of a Tartan
fabric-lined case, containing a complete 10-peice grooming
set
The Lids to the containers
appear to be chromium-plated.
All Contents are in a very
good overall condition, with signs of wear and tear
commensurate with age. the engine turned razor (no blade)
can be dismantled. All items are intact.
The Container for the
bristle shaving brush is partially cracked on one side but
is not split.
The Lower section of the
case has a waterproof lining.
The Set would make a nice
addition to any collection.
£70
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RAF Pilots Sutton harness (pg1 pilot)
Here is a really set
of harness used by Pilots in Spitfires , Lancasters and
practically every other RAF Wartime aircraft.
The main strap looks
like new and is most likely post war although it is the
correct pattern should be suitable for use subject to
the required checks.
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Seen
in situ under in a Spitfire Cockpit.
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C Type
Flying Helmet (pg1 pilot)
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Here is a C Type
flying helmet No 3 size 7 1/8 to 7 8/8 nos 23169
Please note it does
not contain the headphones.
The leather is in
good overall condition it has been used.
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this can be imported to your destination country.
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WW2 RAF Dinghy Survival Knife (pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here we have a dingy
survival tool carried in the survival kit or flying overalls
by aircrew of the RAF and FAA.
It has a
rounded end to prevent damage to a dingy with the blade on
the inside. The Knife is very sharp and will still cut
It was used
primarily to cut parachute lines after bailing out and this
is what you reached for if you were having difficulty
getting out of your parachute in the water .
It is has it's
original high visibility paint . It has a wooden handle that would float
if dropped in the water.
It Carries the
Reference Number 27C/2125 Made by Joseph Rogers and Sons
Sheffield Cutlers to His Majesty and carries the A/M Kings
crown.
I have two of these
available pretty much identical in condition please click on
the pictures left to enlarge them..
Knife 2
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RAF throat microphone (pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here is an RAF
throat microphone.
I cannot seem to find out much about this
piece but it does have a standard wartime plug used on the C
type helmet wiring looms so assuming it must be RAF.
£125
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Suede Flying Boots (pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here is a
really nice pair of suede and sheep skinned lined
flying boots. In good overall condition see the pictures
which all enlarge for condition.
Both zips
work perfectly and the straps are intact.
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Suede Flying Boots 2 (pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here is a
really nice pair of suede and sheep skinned lined
flying boots.
In good overall condition see the pictures
which all enlarge for condition.
Both zips
work perfectly and the straps are intact.
These are
Size 11 and are Air Ministry Marked
£275
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D Type Flying Gloves (pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here is a
really nice pair of D Type Flying Gloves
In good overall condition
Fur Lined
and Made of Leather
These
have No Labels so I Cannot tell if they are Original But
they Certainly has Signs of Age and Usage
£145
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Battle of Britain MG15 Gunners Tool
Kit Case
(pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here is
a case for maintenance tools of the MG15 Machine Gun.
It is made of brown leather and is Stamped with FL46475, 40,
K&S and two other stamps. It is dated 1940 it would have
probably been used during the Battle of Britain.
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I Would
have been attached to the aircraft fuselage next to the
turret of such aircraft as the the Heinkel 111 and
the JU87 "Stuka"
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1938 Dated Luftwaffe M35 Map/Dispatch
Case
(pg1Pilot Equipment)
Here
we have a Brown Pebbled Leather M35 Map/Dispatch Case
This is
Dated 1938 and has the L.B.A (S) Mark that shows it is from
the Luftwaffe Stuttgart Depot
It has a
makers stamp although I cannot make this out
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Map/dispatch cases were issued on a limited basis to
specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders,
messengers, and observers. The M35 map/dispatch case was
based on the Weimar era, Reichsheer pattern map/dispatch
case with minor variations. The M35 map/dispatch case
underwent a front closure modification in mid-1936, and an
additional small front pocket was added in 1938, although
the early pattern cases continued to be manufactured
through-out the war.
The case is roughly, 27cm tall, and 19cm wide, and 5cm
thick, with folding, accordion, expanding side panels. The
case has a fold over top closure flap with a machine
stitched on, vertical closure strap which attaches to a
leather reinforced, magnetic sheet metal, pronged roller
buckle which is machine stitched to the bottom centre of the
cases body. The front of the case features a vertical ruler
pocket to the left side, seven central, vertical pencil
holders and a small vertical pocket to the right side with
an internal quick release pull tab. When in the closed
position the top fold over flap covers the top openings of
the ruler, pencil and tool pockets to ensure against losing
the items.
The
leather interior of the case has two compartments with a
central leather separating panel. The map case is in
a good Original condition
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Aircrew thermos
flask 2(pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a large thermos flask
used by RAF Aircrew
This is a the large version used
by Bomber crews
Unfortunately the liner has been removed so its for display
only
This is Air Ministry Marked on
the bottom of the Thermos
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Oxygen mask microphone (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have
a microphone that fits into the oxygen mask used by RAF Wartime
aircrew.
This Carries the reference
10A/19043
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Aircrew Europe Star Repro Medal (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a really nice
aircrew Europe medal (reproduction)
ideal for collectors and renactors.
Air Operations over
Europe
Ribbon
A wide central stripe of light blue, flanked at the edges by
narrow stripes of yellow and black to symbolise the
continuous service of the Air Forces by night and day.
Criteria
The Air Crew Europe Star was earned almost exclusively by
RAF personnel.
Can only be awarded after the 1939-45
Star has been qualified for.
Aircrew Europe Star awarded for 60 additional days’ service
in an RAF Unit engaged in operational flying over Europe
from bases in the UK with at least one operational sortie.
£40
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1939 - 1945 Star Repro Medal (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a nice 1939 -
1945 Star (reproduction)
ideal for collectors and reactors.
This has the Battle
of Britain Bar
This
star was awarded for service in the Second World War between
3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945.
RAF personnel had to participate in
operations against the enemy providing that 2 months service
had been completed in an operational unit. Non-aircrew
personnel had to complete 6 months service in an area of
operational army command.
Members of fighter aircraft crews who took
part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940)
were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal.
The ribbon has three vertical stripes of dark
blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents
the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the
Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces. The ribbon
for this medal, along with those of the other Second World
War campaign stars, is reputed to have been designed by King
George VI, with the three equal bands representing the equal
contributions towards victory of the Royal Navy, Army, and
the Royal Air Force respectively.
£40
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Atlantic Star Repro Medal (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a nice Atlantic Star (reproduction)
ideal for collectors and reactors.
This has the Aircrew
Europe Bar
Awarded
for service in World War Two, the Atlantic Star is a
campaign medal of the British Commonwealth.
The Star was to
commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic which took place
between 3rd September, 1939 and 8th May, 1945, while Allied
convoys transporting goods and valuables from America and
the colonies were under attack by German U-boats. The medal
was granted for ‘six months’ afloat in the Atlantic, Home
Waters, parts of the South Atlantic and convoys to Russia.
Air crew members had
taken part in active operations within the specified areas,
on condition that they had completed two months service in
an operation unit after earning the 1939-45 Star.
Awarded for four
months service in an operational unit or an air crew member,
providing that they qualified for the Star.
Any time spent as a
Prisoner of War was not counted, unless the recipient had
completed the period necessary to earn the 1939-45 Star and
then been captured.
The Atlantic Star
was also awarded to the R.A.F and aircrew who took part in
operations against the enemy at sea within the qualifying
areas, subject to two months service in an operational
unit. However, the 1939-1945 Star medal must also be earned
by the recipient before commencing qualifying service for
the Atlantic Star medal.
Shaded watered stripe of blue, white and sea
green to signify the Atlantic. Worn with the blue edge
furthest from the left shoulder
£40
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Original
Navigators Half Wing Brevet (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a Original RAF
Navigators Half Wing Brevet
£20
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Reproduction WW2
RAF Pilots Wings (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a Reproduction
RAF Pilots Wings
£15
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RAF Fighter
Command Groups Map WW2 Battle of Britain Spitfire Hurricane
Defences map (pg 1 Pilot)
This is a
reprint not an original
Large
Map showing areas of the United Kingdom covered by Ten,
Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen Groups of Fighter Command, Royal
Air Force. WW2 1940
The
locations of Royal Air Force airfields in Fighter Command
and Anti-aircraft gun positions that were involved in the
Battle of Britain / Defence of Britain during the Second
World War are clearly shown on the map
This is
a large map .. ideal for Battle of Britain display or on a
'den' wall.
Size
approx 3 feet across by 4 feet in height
The map
also has information panels giving factual information on;
Radar
Chain and Observer Corps Network in July 1940
Daily
Aircraft Losses - British and German 10 July - 12 August
1940
Daily
Aircraft Losses - British and German 13 - 18 August 1940
Daily
Aircraft Losses - British and German 24 August - 6 September
1940
Numbers
of aircraft available for active operations 10 August - 7
September 1940
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Disposition of RAF Balloon Squadrons 31 August 1940
Disposition of RAF Fighter Squadrons 7 September 1940
Disposition of Luftwaffe Units on 7 September 1940
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Harvard/ T-6
Texan Hydraulic Hand Pump (pg 1 Pilot)
Here we have a
Hydraulic Hand Pump as used in the North American T-6 Texan
Trainer Aircraft
It is located to the
LHS of the Pilot next to the Seat
It is used as an
alternative to the Power Driven Hydraulic System to operate
the Hydraulic Pump that controls the undercarriage and
Brakes
Part Number
55-58024-2
The Handle does not
move so sold for display only
Seen Below in Situ on the
LHS of the Cockpit
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RAF Distance /time plotting tool
(pg 1 Pilot)
Distance time square Map
scale 4 miles per inch
Reference number 10AB/462
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RAF Sidcot Suit Thermal liner
and Waistcoat (pg1 Pilot)
This
is a complete flying Sidcot suit. Firstly the Sidcott itself
in good condition no tears or stains although its clearly
been used and is not completely clean.
The
Zips in the arms are good but the main zip and leg zips do
not function.
The
Zips are A/M marked the suit is a size 3. The first two
pictures from left to right are the canvas suit.
The
second two pictures are the thermal lining. The lining
really is in excellent condition and all the original zips
are present and working.
The
third item is a really rare waistcoat and I have never seen
one before. It appears to be made of the same material as
the Mae West and may be some sort of flotation devise it
does have two large padded areas in the chest again it is in
excellent original condition.
Above the iconic
picture of Douglas Bader with his Hurricane during the
Battle of Britain.
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The Sidcott
is now getting really hard to find and this one is complete
with its liner the really unusual piece is the jacket and as
I say I have never seen one before.
Intended
to be worn over normal uniform dress, the 1930 pattern
Sidcot suit derived from earlier patterns used towards the
end of the First World War and was to become an all-purpose
flying garment used throughout the 1939-45 war.
To
provide added warmth alternative linings could be added by
buttoning them in internally.
Another version was the 1940 pattern, of similar cut, but
made of olive gabardine, improved in 1942 (1941 pattern) by
having electric wiring fitted to provided heated boots and
gloves (but not the suit).
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Mae West life preserver 1945 (pg1 Pilot)
Here is the standard Mae west as worn by
USAF aircrew. The colour has Started
to Fade and the rubber is stiff after 60 years. It still has
its inflator which would have contained a compressed gas
cartridge. Average condition for its age it is complete and
a nice piece of history perfect for display.
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Mae West life preserver 2 (pg2 Pilot)
Unknown Mae west type life preserver in good used
condition.
I suspect this to be post war but would still make a great
substitute for re-enactors.
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Flying clothing
Cert (pg1 Pilot)
Here we have a Flying
Clothing Certificate
It was
Issued to Navy Lft Cdr
Waters while he was serving at RNAS Culdrose.
£15
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Oxygen mask
Medium (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a NOS Oxygen Face Piece
This is in its Original box and Packaging
Mask Type
H
Medium
This
Carries the Reference Number 6D/1252
£50
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Pre War Pilots harness dated 1938 (pg1 pilot)
Pilots Sutton harness. I
suspect this was most likely used in a 1930s Bi Plane , its
not got the quick release that the wartime harness have is
not something I have seen before.
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FW 190 Harness strap (pg 1 pilot)
This was purchased on our
trip to
Arnhem this buckle
was removed from a FW 190 crash site in good original
condition.
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Luftwaffe Navigational sextant FL 23750 (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a navigational sextant used by Luftwaffe
Bombers and transport aircraft for long flights using the
stars to take bearings .. In generally good condition please
expand the pictures , the only real fault is that then
battery box is broken as you can see in the second picture
down on the left. You can expand the pictures to enlarge
them.
Used by crews of the FW 200 Condor seen under Germanys
only four engine long range operational aircraft.
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£795
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Avro Anson Crew
Ladder (pg1 Pilot eq)
Here we
have a Crew of the Avro Anson
It was used
by pilots and aircrew to Enter and Exit the Plane
It is Very
Similar to the Lancaster Crew Ladder it differs in having
one less ladder rung
The Avro
Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft that
served with the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm, Royal
Canadian Air Force and numerous other air forces before,
during, and after the Second World War.
Developed from the Avro 652 airliner, the Anson, named after
British Admiral George Anson, was developed for maritime
reconnaissance, but found to be obsolete in this role. It
was then found to be suitable as a multi-engined aircrew
trainer, becoming the mainstay of the British Commonwealth
Air Training Plan.
By the
end of production in 1952, a total of 8,138 had been built
by Avro in nine variants, with a further 2,882 built by
Federal Aircraft Ltd in Canada from 1941.
Avro Anson in
RAF Livery
Out of stock more
always wanted
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Air Ministry
Dinghy Immersion Switch(pg1 Pilot eq)
Here we
have an Immersion Switch Used to Deploy the Large Dinghies
in Heavy Bombers
It Carries
the Air Ministry Reference: 6D/148
The Lancaster dinghy had two means of
activation apart from the internal pull cord T
The
First method was the external method from the outside by
pulling the loop on the starboard side, rear of the tail plane leading edge, and the automatic method
by an
immersion switch.
I think most of the larger RAF aircraft
of this period had similar multiple methods of inflating and
releasing the dinghy from its stowage location, along with
safeguards to prevent it drifting away before the crewmen
could clamber into it!
Shown
Below is the Dinghy Stowage Diagram it shows the placement
of the immersion switch at the front of the Lancaster
£125
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RAF Chart Plotter MK I (pg1 Pilot)
Here is an original chart
plotter Used by Navigators of the RAF.
It has a Swinging Arm and Turning Dial
that allows you to move the Ruler Across the Maps
This Carries the Air Ministry
Reference 6B/232
£175
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MK IX Bubble Sextant (pg1 Pilot)
Here is an original bubble
sextant in its original box with accessories. Used by navigators mainly in heavy bombers during
WWII.
Dated 1944
Bubble sextant Mk IX BM
Serial number 10040/44
A/M 6B/313
The first
pilot of a Short Sunderland of No. 230 Squadron RAF based at
Aboukir, Egypt, takes the reading from a Mark VIII bubble
sextant at the navigator's station in the aircraft.
£275
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MK IX Bubble
Sextant 1(pg1 Pilot)
Here is an original bubble
sextant in its original box. Used by navigators mainly in
heavy bombers during WWII. This
one does not have all the accessories in the box
It is not in the best condition
however it will clean up and make a great display piece.
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Bubble sextant Mk IX BM Dated
1943
Serial number 7931/43
Air Ministry Reference: 6B/313
£245
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£55
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Marshalling Mitts (pg1 Pilot Eq)
Here we have a nice pair of mitts worn by marshalling crew.
Dated 1948. J. Hanlon & Sons Ltd
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Battle of
Britain Bomber Pilot seat harness
1 (pg3 Pilot)
This Harness
is clearly dated 1940 used in Bombers and larger aircraft to
strap the Pilot in His seat.
£175
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Bomber Pilot seat harness
4 (pg1 Pilot)
£125
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Mechanical Navigation
Computer (pg1 pilot)
Royal Air Force issue Navigational Computer
Mk III F* Ref No 6B/214 with Air Ministry markings.
The
computer, used to estimate True Course by allowing for
aircraft speed, drift and altitude.
One side, covered with an
aluminium plate stamped 'ISOTHERMAL CALIBRATION', has a
rotating central dial and is calibrated to allow for
calculations in nautical or statute miles, height in feet
and temperature in centigrade.
The back of the computer is also covered with
an aluminium plate which has a large circle cut from the
centre covered with thick clear celluloid.
Beneath is a
paper grid, marked in red, which can be wound through, using
a Bakelite knob on the side of the computer, so that
different configurations can be utilised.
A rotating
aluminium dial around the grid is marked with 360 degrees
and 'N'. Further markings around the outside of the dial
allow for port and starboard drift adjustment. This has the
Air Ministry Reference No 6B/180 and has navigational
computer mark III*F stamped on the Bottom
£175
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Dalton Dead
Reckoning Computer (pg1 pilot)
Royal Canadian Air Force issue Model G
Dalton Dead Reckoning Computer.
This includes the leg Straps
£195
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RAF Map Orkneys
and Shetlands (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a 1942 Aeronautical
Map used by the R.A.F
This is a Fifth Edition Map
It Shows Northern Scotland
and The Orkney and Shetland Islands
£35
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WW2 Map
Stranraer (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a Ordinance Survey
Map used by the RAF
This is a War Revision
Edition form 1940
It Shows South West Scotland
This Has Original Annotations
Written on the Map
£35
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OS Aviation map of the Southwest of England (pg1 pilot)
Here we have a Air Map
It Shows The Southwest of
England.
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pictures to enlarge.
£35
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RAF Midlands Wartime Map (pg1 pilot)
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them
£35
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Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall summer uniform
(pg1 pilot)
Here is a reproduction uniform of a
Generalfeldmarschall the second highest rank in the
Luftwaffe and equivalent to the RAF Marshall of the Airforce.
The trousers are original but made post war.
It is is good clean condition. It appears to be
missing one epaulet on the left shoulder but being no expert
on German uniforms please look at the pictures what you see
is what you get.
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£150
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