A rare padded example, fitted with a silver Eagle within the wreath. Complete with backing material. Near VGC.
The Naval Wing of the Royal Flying Corps was authorised 11th July 1912 and soon became known as the Royal Naval Air Service, this title was officially recognised in July 1914. The RNAS merged with the Royal Flying Corps to form the Royal Air Force on 1st April 1918.
A good flat embroidered pair. Removed from a uniform, some service wear GC.
A good die cast bronze example by JR Gaunt, London. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the letters “RFC”. Two blades to reverse. VGC
The formation of the Royal Flying Corps was authorised on 13th April 1912. On 1st April 1918 it merged with the RNAS to form the Royal Air Force under the command of Lieut. General Sir David Henderson KCB, KCVO, DSO.
Cloth embroidered. GC
Goldfish Club badge awarded to RAF Aircrew who bailed out or ditched into the sea but managed to survive.
A good example with oxidised silver finish. Suspended from a chain, a swooping eagle with laurel wreath in its beak. Single screw post to reverse. Both reverse and dished retaining nut marked “Firmin, London”. VGC ... housed in a fitted blue velvet and cream silk lined Spink’s case.
Small embroidered example. Winged Royal Crest; the Royal Crest in yellow with red cap to the Crown, the wings in blue. VGC ... together with a WW2 period Royal Artillery Officer’s bronze gun pattern cap badge on blades GC (2 items)
A good example by C. Brs. bearing London hallmarks for 1916. Silver rimmed tortoiseshell disc finely inlaid with silver RFC pilot’s wing resting on scroll “Per ardua ad astra”. Brooch pin to reverse. GC
Chrome & enamel example by Marples & Beasley, Birmingham. Reverse with issue number 6635.
Pre war organization mobilized on the outbreak of war and its members performed sterling service for the RAF and intelligence services.
Comprising: RCAF... RAAF.... Rhodesia... SAAF.... WAAF (South African). All brass with lugs. GC.... Accompanied by a chromed RAF cap badge (GVIR).... Two post 1953 WRAF Officer’s mess dress rank badges.... RAF post 1953 Medical rank badge..... Post 1953 Ocean Weather Service bullion badge. Overall GC. (10 items)
The RAAF wing is flat.... The RNZAF wing is a flat probably local made example (Africa/ India), fitted with press studs to the reverse. GC (2 items)
Both the South African Air Force and Royal Rhodesian Air Force wings are padded retaining material backing. GC (2 items)
Comprising: a good late 1930’s, early 1940’s pair of RAF Pilots wings.... WWII Pilot Wings padded.... WWII Pilot, Wings some times revered to as the 1943 pattern padded.... RCAF padded Pilot Wings with red embroidery to the crown.... Fleet Air Arm bullion Observer’s badge. GC (5 items)
This selection of locally made examples probably, Egypt and India. All are flat and removed from uniforms. GC (4 items)
Comprising: Observer, flat 1930’s, early WWII.... Observer WWII Padded.... Air Gunner WWII Flat.... Navigator Flat Post WWII.... Quarter Master, flat. Overall GC. (5 items)
Scarce padded example of typical WW2 RAF manufacture
Worn by pilots who had qualified for the badge in the RFC although technically they should have worn RAF wings.
Retaining original cloth backing and maker’s Gaunt tablet to the reverse GC
A good silver pinback example. Stamped Sterling to the reverse. GC
Comprising: Silver Pilot, pin fitting stamped “LGB Sterling”.... Silver Bombadier. Pin fitting stamped Sterling.... Silver Air Gunner Clutch pin fitting. Stamped Sterling. GC (3 items)
Comprising: Silver Bombadier. Pin fitting stamped Sterling with shield shape maker’s mark. Repair to the pin.... Silver Air Gunner pin fitting. Stamped Gemsco Sterling.... Silver Crewman. Stamped Sterling Clutch Pin fitting. GC (3 items)
Comprising: Three WWII RAF Officer’s Cap Badges, one on band.... Similar Post 1953 example... Officer’s Beret Badge, all metal economy King’s Crown.... Post 1953 Musicians cloak chain.... Enamel Lapel badges: Air League of the British Empire... National League of Airman 1935... RAF numbered lapel badge... AID Miniature variant... Numbered RAF Mufti Badge. Overall GC (11 items)
Comprising: Silver Pilot Clutch pin fitting. Stamped AMICO Sterling.... Silver Bombadier. Clutch Pin fitting stamped Sterling... Silver Crewman. Stamped Sterling Clutch Pin fitting. GC (3 items)
Comprising: Silver Pilot pin fitting. Stamped Sterling.... Silver Pilot Pin fitting stamped “ Amcraft Attleboro Mass Sterling”... Silver Crewman. Stamped Sterling Pin fitting. GC (3 items)
Comprising: Silver Pilot pin fitting. Stamped Sterling.... Silver Pilot Pin fitting stamped Sterling. (very flat construction... Silver pilot. Stamped Sterling clutch Pin fitting. GC (3 items)
Comprising: Gilt Navy Pilot Wings, pin fitting stamped “Vanguard, NY”... Miniature Navy Pilot Wings Stamped “Ster” pin fitting... USAAF Silver Air Crew miniature wings. New York maker pin fitting... Silver miniature Air Gunners Wing pin fitting stamped Amco Sterling... Enlisted Reserve CPT Miniature Pilot wings. Pin fitting stamped “Danecraft Sterling”... Naval Aircrew Miniature Wing stamped “Sterling” Pin fitting. GC... Accompanied by a quantity of Officer rank Bars and collar insignia. GC (23 items)
Comprising: Padded RAF Pilots Wings.... Padded Pilots wings sometimes referred to as the 1943 pattern.... Flat Pilot wings, with heavy wear, probably from a flying tunic... Bullion Fleet Air Arm Pilots Wings padded... RAF Post 1953 Blazer badge. Mostly VGC. (5 items)
A good padded example, bullion dulled. GC.
Post War examples, generally GC.
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Post War examples. This lot contains combinations of company cap badges with relevant company wing. Generally GC.
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Similar lot of Post War examples. This lot contains combinations of company cap badges with relevant company wing. Generally GC.
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Similar lot of Post War examples. This lot contains combinations of company cap badges with relevant company wing. Generally GC.
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Post War examples, generally GC.
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Presentation flechettes including an anti Zeppelin example.A rare box set of British aerial Darts used during the Great War. The three darts are contained in their original leather and velvet lined case. The lid with gilt tooled text “Souvenirs of the War Aeroplane Darts. The darts comprise the standard anti personal pencil style. The “Bristol” pattern, weighted end with four tail fin. Also a rare anti airship incendiary pattern. Steel weighted point, with brass hollow tube tail. This would have been filled with a incendiary charge, with an aim of igniting the pieced gas bags. The overall condition is near good, little wear to the case.
Produced by the Henry Levin Webb & Co. It is believed that the anti Zeppelin dart is of the pattern developed by Commander Rankin of the Royal Navy in 1916. They would have been loaded into a metal box and dispersed when directly over a Zeppelin.
A scarce two piece brass example. The lower section with a pin, placing the second button on top, this marked with dots indicating North and South, the upper sections swings as a compass. Accompanied by standard button.... Also a standard issue miniature escape compass. GC (4 items)
A rare example of the stud type. The upper section white paint has been scratched away to reveal the compass rose. GC.
A rare regulation pattern example.
These knives were concealed in the interior pocket of the flying boot and would have been used to cut away the upper section, to give the boot the appearance of a pair of ordinary shoes
A rare example of the knife found in the Escape Map packet. This being unusual in having the rubber cover, embossed with a T, rather than wrapped in the more commonly found wax paper. Rubber cover is 75% present. GC.
A good very scarce example with good magnification for its size. 3 cm long when closed, 4.3 cm long with single drawer extended. Generally GC.
Developed by the Special Operations Executive from the slightly larger escape and evasion version produced by MI9 for downed aircrew and other would be escapers.
A rare example of black metal. Made as a petrol lighter. The base plate with a reverse screw thread, revealing an escape pattern compass. VGC
An example of this pattern of escape lighter is on display amongst the escape aids in the Royal Air Force Museum Hendon.
A rare example of the waterproof packet containing escape equipment. Comprising: Packet stamped “Maps Only” C/D..... Double Sided Silk Escape Map of Areas C and D (North West Europe).... Miniature Compass..... Saw Blade is wax paper cover. VGC.
Two double sided colour printed examples. Showing the areas J3 Italy... 44J China. A little wear. GC
A rare pair of the flying boots that were standard issue to aircrew of the RFC, RNAS and the newly formed RAF. The boots are with leather healed soled shoe with thigh length sheepskin upper section. Retaining V shape leather strap and buckle to the top, also both ankle and leg straps. The boots remain in good sound condition, some fur loss to the interior not effecting the appearance. GC
A good example with bamboo shaft bearing thimble pattern nickel top embossed with a pair of RFC pilot’s wings; complete with ferule. GC
Two examples, the first is compiled by a Navigator undergoing training and covers a period April 1952 until withdrawn from Aircrew duties February 1953... The second Log Book is the 1942 revised edition, but with only one page of entries. Circa 1952.... Accompanied by a 1939 publication The weather Map.... and a booklet “RAF Parade”. Large number of early WWII RAF photographs. GC (4 items)
A rare album of snap shots taken of 617 Dambuster Squadron taken by Flying Officer M.T.Bartlett during the Goodwill tour of Newfoundland, Canada and the USA between July and September 1947. The album begins with an inspection of both aircrew and ground crew of 617 by Lord Tedder prior to departing for the tour. Shots include interior of the aircraft in flight, views from the air and air to air shots. The album also includes sightseeing photographs. Approximately 35 images of 617 military interest. Images clear Near VGC,
A rare pair fitted with tinted lenses and retaining elasticised and leather strap. Little service wear, remain in clean condition.
A scarce pair of the pattern worn pre war and during WWII by RAF pilots. Green tinted lenses with white rubber surround. This pair are fitted with an elasticated strap, bearing maker’s details of Meyowitz Luxor Goggles”. This pattern, with a horizontal screw adapter to the bridge. Rubber, with slight age wear GC.
Appertaining to Sergeant Frederick “Fritz” P. Witte. Comprising: Pacific theatre side cap, of light brown material, complete with US Badge.... ID Card indicating “Airplane sheet metal worker” dated January 1945.... Leather name tag, in both English and Japanese... Dog Tags... Paybook... Bronze medallion (Edge Knock) for the Curtiss-Write Aircraft Corporation. Overall GC (6 items).
A scarce pair of the style worn during WWII. Clear lenses with grey rubber surround. This pair are fitted with an elasticated strap, of the type worn by US aircrew, bearing ink name stencilled “Yoder”. This particular pattern have a round screw adapter to the bridge. Rubber, with slight age wear GC.
This example was published by W. Sanke of Berlin and shows a photograph of the Red Baron and lines of verse. One or two light marks. GC.
An extremely good example of the second type, this pattern is fitted with ankle straps. Zips in running order. VGC
The ankle strap was introduced in an attempt to prevent the boot falling off when the wearer bailed out of an aircraft
A good example representing the flying helmet worn by Allied Aircrew circa 1944. Comprising: C Type helmet, 2nd type, with elasticated chinstrap Size 4.... G Type Oxygen mask. This example retaining copper wire to the nose, elasticated straps. The mask has been worn, and now with small split to the nose and two wire retainers split. GC.... MKVIII Flying Goggles, these with clear lenses and grey elasticated strap. The goggles are in clean condition, elastic to goggles stretched. The overall condition is good.
Comprising: Training Manual Royal Flying Corps Part II 1914. GC.... WWII RAF Aerial leaflet... Two RAF Recruiting booklets Circa 1940... Accompanied by booklets for London Ambulance Drivers.... London Auxiliary Fire Service (2). These WWII period publications. GC (9 items)
Appertaining to Flying Officer Derek Holdroyd, who flew operationally in the Far East, with 62 Squadron. Comprising: Pilots Log Book, this commencing on the 20th January 1943, with training in the US. and proceeding to Operational flying with 62 Squadron on the 13th September 1944, flying Dakota C47 transport aircraft dropping Paratroops and supplies. The last entry is dated April 1946.... Officer’s service dress uniform. This of regulation pattern, to the left breast, Pilots Wings and medal ribands of the 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. To the cuff rank lace indicating Flying Officer. Complete with overalls (Tailored in India).... Officer’s pay book, ID card etc.... Medal group. 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Medals loose. Overall GC.
Flying Officer Derek Holdroyd, flew operationally with 62 Squadron. During this period the squadron was heavily engaged in supply drops to forward airfields and advancing units. the Squadron records show that at one stage the Squadron was completing nearly 1,000 sorties a month. The log book also gives reference to Paratroop dropping. Following flying with 62 Squadron he was transferred to 353 Squadron in December 1945, before being posted back UK and was demobbed 3rd September 1946.
A good example of a wooden laminated propellor blade mounted to the centre with a Barometer. The propellor is of the early style construction with dowels. The length of the blade is 39 inches with width of the blade at the widest point present is seven inches. The timber is of good colour, one age crack,. GC.
The vendor believes that this propellor is from the German airship SL11 brought down by Lieutenant Leefe Robinson VC at Cuffley on the 3rd September 1916. This attribution is not confirmed. Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
A rare grouping of items appertaining to the Flying career of Squadron Leader R.T. Duck, Bomb Aimer and Navigator, who fly operationally with 617 Squadron on the Tallboy raids of 1944 and later flew as part of the Operation Grapple Britain’s first Hydrogen Bomb Test, which took place on Christmas Island. Comprising: Log Book, recording Operational and Training flights from August 1942 to June 1957...... Observer’s padded brevet.... Two silk Aircrew Escape Maps.... Irvin flying jacket. A good example of the electrical heated pattern. Retaining leads and jack plugs. The reverse with faint painted name “Duck” and a number. The leather remains supple and the fur sound, however the master zip is absent.... Early Post WWII grey flying suit, with elasticated collar. The breast pocket with a 617 Squadron Badge (age wear)... Regulation RAF Officer’s Mess Uniform,The Jacket, with Squadron Leader rank lace and with an Army Air Corps style O brevet to the collar. Complete with waistcoat and trousers.... Service dress cap, complete with King’s crown bullion cap badge. Some service and age wear... Officer’s side cap, plus miscellaneous items, including ephemera and photographs. Overall GC. (quantity)
The first entry in the Log Book is for the 22nd August 1942, commencing training as a Bomb Aimer, he was posted for operational flying to 619 Squadron operating Lancaster Bombers and flew his first op to Mannheim on the 23rd September 1943. The log records a further 16 operations with this unit, with five in a row to Berlin. After a short break, it appears that the crew were transferred to 617 Squadron in March 1944, flying their first special duty trip on the 24th April 1944 to Lyons, during the next months Duck flew on a number of sorties with a very special one flown on the 6th June 1944, in support of the D-Day landings, with a Tallboy raid following on the 8th June at the Saumure Tunnel. On the 14th June, Duck’s crew were briefed for a Tallboy raid to the Submarine Pens at LeHavre, this raid under the command of Les Munro The log book contains the entry “A/C damaged by Flak, wounded Emergency landing at W.Malling”. Duck’s aircraft was hit by flak on three occasions and received damage to the petrol tanks, and had one bomb door blown off. Duck was wounded and it was later counted 27 pieces of shrapnel was removed from his leg. Despite this the Captain pushed onto the target and the bomb was dropped. Duck’s luck appears to have left him for a time as his Log Book records his next flight in July as a passenger
ing to his station of Woodhall Spa the log “Crashed on landing aircraft burnt out”
ing to flying with 617 Squadron in December 1944, he appears to have flown the rest of the war on training flights, often in the role of Navigator. With the war over and with eight 617 Squadron operations under his belt, he remained with the RAF and the Squadron, been posted with the unit to the India. Posted from the Squadron he joined the Staff of 1 Group HQ, before
ing to flying duties as a Navigator. flying mainly in Mosquito aircraft. of 11 Squadron. In 1957 he was posted to the Operation Grapple Task Force. This was the operation to Christmas Island to test Britain’s first Hydrogen Bomb. Most of this period was spent flying as Navigator on Whirlwind Helicopters with a number flights to the island before and following the Bomb Drop. The last RAF flying entry was for the 1 June 1957, with further records of commercial flight.
This text poster gives details of a flying display to be held at Ratcliffe Airfield with the proceeds being given to the ATA Benevolent Fund. Two small holes to the top corners, otherwise GC. Size 24 x 18 inches.
Ratcliffe Airfield Leicestershire was home to No.6 Ferry Pool ATA.
A good example compiled by Flight Sergeant Harold James Knight, who failed to
from Operations on the 5th February, 1943. The log is accompanied by an original photograph of Knight as an Aircrew Cadet and a photocopy of a picture of Knight wearing Observer’s brevet. GC
Flight Sergeant H.J. Knight, commenced aircrew training on the 19th November 1940 and became operational with 254 Squadron on the 10th December 1941. At that time the Squadron was flying Bristol Blenheims primary in the Convoy Escort role and his first war flight was on the 18th February 1942 In June the Squadron began to convert to Bristol Beaufighters and Knight’s first flight in the type was in August. The role of the Squadron now changed to the more dangerous Torpedo attack role. After a long period of training, the Squadron once again became operational in February 1943 and the log records on the 5th of that month. “Dutch Recco failed to
”. It is believed that on this sortie, the target was 15 enemy ships. Only one aircraft failed to
. Casualties for the Squadron in this role were high, with an average of one to two crews lost a month. Flight Sergeant Knight is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial for those airman with no known grave.
A scarce and good example of the Mark V pocket watch pattern 30 hour panel clock. Black face with second dial, the nickel case is with WD arrow and A. Slight wear. GC
Vendor states in running order. Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
A selection of ephemera including two large photographs of a RAF Pipe band circa 1929. Other items refer to service at the Middle East Depot, Egypt, group photographs, Masonic “St Andrew” Lodge Aboukir leaflets. Photographs remain clear. GC (small quantity)
Three Pilots Log Books and a extremely good ATA snap shot photograph album, appertaining to the flying career of Flight Captain William Turle, who was one of 30 Civilian Pilots selected to fly unarmed Avro Ansons with supplies for the Army following Operation Market Garden. Comprising: three log books, the first a civilian type covers the period July 1936 to Nov 1941. This includes ATA training. The second log is an official RAF type and covers the period December 1941 to January 1944. The third log, again an official type covers the period February 1944 to September 1945 when his ATA career concluded. The log contains further civil flying entries. The logs represent over 1,800 hours of flying and over 60 different types of aircraft.... Accompanied by a large snap shot photograph album entitled “Types I have Met and Types I have flown” contains images of fellow ATA members approximately 35 portraits, wearing uniform and named. Other images include group shots, parties and some in-flight snaps. A selection of official aircraft photographs are contained. In this album can also be found the official named ATA certificate of service..... Other items include flying license.... Flying Manuals . Overall GC.
Flight Captain William Turle, first flying entry appears for a DH60 flight on the 22nd July 1936. Volunteering for the ATA in 1940. Following the Allied landings at Arnhem in 1944, Captain Turle was one of 30 Pilots selected and volunteered for Operation flying of supplies to Holland and Belgium. They flew unarmed twin engined Avro Ansons, which were stripped down, without Navigators or wireless. These aircraft were crammed with supplies and on the
flights, were filled with wounded soldiers, or shot down aircrew who had evaded capture. The log book records from the 16th September to the 25th Flights to France & Brussels. Concluding his Ferrying career, he was discharged in September 1945. His last log book entry is for the 15th August 1959, flying an Auster aircraft.
Compiled by W/O Geoffrey W Moxon, who started flying training on the 9th December 1943 in the US. The log records these flights. On
ing to the UK in November 1944 he converted to Hotspur Gliders going onto fly the Horsa Glider. The last entry is for 31st October 1945. The log is accompanied by a book for the Falcon Field Arizona Flying School, plus a number of loose photographs including Gliders.
Appertaining to Sergeant Kenneth William Young, F Squadron GPR, who was wounded and captured at Arnhem in September 1944. Comprising: Log Book, (RAF Pilot type). On the first page is the entry “Previous log book lost owing to capture on Operation Market. The log begins 11th October 1945 and includes retraining on DH82a and onto Hotspur Gliders, the last entry being May 16th 1946. .. Other items comprise head and shoulder portrait photograph wearing Glider Pilot Regiment Battledress... Two official forms one stating ‘Missing 25th September 1944”. The other dated 13th November 1944 reports him as a POW .... Red Cross letter confirming Stalag address.... Two letters sent by Sgt Young from the POW camp Stalag XIB.... Three letters sent to his mother from friends... Two telegrams giving details of leave, and then being cancelled prior to Operation Market Garden. Overall GC (Small quantity)
Sergeant Kenneth William Young, on leaving the Glider Pilot Regiment became a journalist and was appointed Deputy Editor of the Southampton Echo, he died at the age of 67, in October 1990.
A rare pre war example. The skull is of black chromed leather, trimmed with seal dyed nutria. To the front gold and blue plaited lace cord. The busby is with a gilt and silver Royal Air Force Crest. The interior is with leather sweatband, with quilted cotton lining, bearing Tailor’s label of “Hawkes & Co”. Complete with patent leather chin strap. Minor service wear GC. Plume absent.
A fine and scarce fresh set of gold cords with blue line terminating in gilt metal tags of regulation pattern. VGC
This pattern without the frosted silver device to the tag.
A rare attributed A2 jacket worn by Sergeant Edmund Niec, a crewman with B17 Flying Fortress “Stinky”, The leather jacket is of the standard pattern, with elasticated waist and cuffs and tailored with two waist pockets. To the left breast a leather name tag “Edmund Niec”, below this is painted entwined initials “EN” and a bomb tally of 35 missions. The back is decorated with a devil / demon, wearing a flying suit holding a five prong fork. Bearing the title “Stinky”. Cotton lining and large stencilled “E.L. Niec 33436667”. The jacket is a good size and the leather remains supple. Art work to the back has faded and the jacket has a hole to the lower left pocket and one sleeve. GC. ... Accompanied by a service dress tunic bearing Staff Sergeant’s chevrons, 8th Air Force shoulder patch and Armature specialist badge to the cuff. The left breast with Aircrew Member’s wings (clutch pin fitting) medal ribands of: Distinguished Flying Cross, Airman’s Medal (3 clusters), American Campaign Medal and European campaign Medal (2 stars). The lining with ink number “N6667” (Niec’s last four numbers). Collar badges absent, otherwise GC.
It is confirmed that Sgt Niec served with 750 Squadron of the 457th Bomb Group stationed at Glatton near Peterborough. An unnamed crew shot of “Stinky” exists plus a number of photographs showing the B17 and the artwork.
Private purchase three quarter length single breasted (five buttons) example of brown soft leather fitted with open pattern press studs, with orange covers to the wrist. Cotton lining to the interior. Tailored with now collar. GC leather remains a good colour and supple, Some age wear, leather thin in parts to the shoulder, some faults to seams. GC, remains a good display item
This pattern was used by both aviators and motorists.
A regulation pattern, complete with bullion cap badge and black leather chinstrap. The interior with leather sweatband and part of the original tailor’s paper label. Heavy service and age wear, Small moth hole to front of peak, retains a good shape
This example was possibly tailored in the Middle East / Far East.
Soft brown leather with wool lining and AM issue label. Minor service wear, worn as a pair, but not a true colour match GC.
A good example with Squadron Leader rank lace to the cuffs. To the left breast a pair of padded RAF Pilot’s wings, complete with RAF brass buttons and belt. The interior retains tailor’s label of Gieves London and typed name “E.B. Bowen” October 1943. Overall GC with some service and age wear. Small moth nips. GC.... Accompanied by an Officer’s side cap, complete with two piece cap badge. Again some service and age wear. GC. (2 items)
Please note that the side cap has a different name to the tunic, but appear to have been worn as a pair.
This example with Pilot Officer’s rank lace to the cuffs. To the left breast a padded RAF Flight Engineer’s brevet; complete with RAF brass buttons and belt. The interior with tailor’s label of S.A. Thompson & Sons and typed name “Mares” July 1944. Overall GC with some service wear.
A scarce transitional example of the second pattern C type helmet with elasticised chinstrap, bearing AM stamp to the leather. This example is tailored with two sets of press stud fittings for the oxygen mask (this more common to the 1st pattern C Type leather chinstrap helmet). Fitted with a internal wiring loom and a 1962 dated H type oxygen mask. The rubber remains supple and clean and fitted with the WWII pattern larger size microphone. Good overall condition with some service wear and a working repair to one of the connection studs.
A good clean pair complete with tinted lenses and elasticated head strap. This pair are the official conversion with the flip shield mount removed. Retaining approximately 90% of original blue painted finish.
A circular round metal example. The speaker is decorated with the name Tannoy. Painted with a cream painted finish. GC. Diameter 14 inches
This make of speaker was commonly found on Military establishments and RAF Airfields.
A fine and good running example of the pattern issued to Luftwaffe navigators during the Second World War. Black face with outer dial recording minutes, the inner dial hours. Fitted with a sweeping second hand. The case is of grey metal, the works remain in clean condition. The case is numbered FL23883 which is repeated to the works. The works also bear the date 18th May 1943. Clean condition with a small amount of age wear GC.
The vendor states that this watch has recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
Attributed to Air Vice Marshal Eric Cook DFC. Comprising: Air Officer’s cap tailored by Bates of London. Complete with Air Officer pattern bullion badge, two rows of bullion oak leaves and leather sweatband to the interior. GC.... Service dress uniform. To each cuff lace denoting Air Vice Marshal. To the left breast padded post 1953 Pilot Wings and medal ribands: DFC, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, with rosette, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID, GSM. Complete with anodised buttons and cloth waist belt. Accompanied by overalls. GC shoulder straps absent..... Mess uniform comprising jacket of the regulation pattern, with bullion lace denoting the rank of Air Vice Marshal. The left lapel bearing bullion Queen’s Crown bullion pilot's wings. The interior pocket, with tailor’s label and ink name “E.Cook 1953” GC.... Waistcoat complete with gilt buttons... Overalls.... Overall condition is good (6 items)
Air Vice Marshal Eric Cook served with Bomber Command during WWII and was awarded the DFC in 1945 and was Mentioned in Despatches on two occasions. Remaining with the RAF he commanded the MEAF VIP Squadron, Chief Instructor Jet Provost wing, Senior Staff Air Officer Ghana Air Force, and his final appointment was Director General Training 1972-75.
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