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W.A.A.F Combination Overalls
\'Overall, Combination Suits, Blue\'. Size 4. (ht. 5\'9\" - 5\'10\", ch. 36-38\"). By Johnson & Sons Ltd. of Great Yarmouth. One-piece overall ...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th / 9th AAF Enlisted Mans\' \'Ike\' J
By Kravitz Clothing Co. 36S. 1944 dated. Standard olive drab jacket with lovely English made felt 8th patch, machine made 9th patch, clutch backed...

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U.S.A.A.F. Enlisted Man\'s CBI Theatre Aircrew Tun
Standard Enlisted man\'s four pocket tunic with very nice printed China Burma India shoulder patch, staff sergeant stripes, Sterling marked pin-ba...

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R.C.A.F. Suits Aircrew Trousers, Serge
By Eaton Co. Ltd. of Montreal. Size 18 (Ht. 5\'11- 6\'.0\", Wt. 33-34\"), 1942 dated. Rare early battledress trousers with the flapped front th...

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R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt
Approx. 13.5 collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 42\". Earlier syle with the half opening front. Single cuffs. Slight wear to one cu...

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R.A.F. Other Ranks Field Service Cap - 1939
Unknown size and maker. Standard sidecap with brass buttons and badge. Very good moth free condition. Labelled with very clear 1939 date. Stock...

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U.S.A.A.F. Vest-Type Parachute Emergency Fishing K
This is the same kit issued with the C-1 survival vest. Approx. 8x8x2.5cms. Acetate box containing fishing instructions, lines, hooks, flies and...

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U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Spit Hook & Gaff Assmebly
Essentially this is a collapsible galvanized steel rod that can be used as a spit for cooking or as a fishing spear or Gaff when combined with the...

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U.S.A.A.F. / RAF AN/CRT-3 \'Gibson Girl\' Radio S
Ref : SCR-578 (identical earlier version of the AN/CRT-3). By the Pacific Division of the Bendix Aviation Corp. Emergency radio transmitter prov...

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R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Signal Flare Cartridge Tin
Box No. 381 MK.1. Red painted metal tin approx. 9 x 6 x 3cms. This contained 3 red star distress flare cartidges \'Signal 1\" Red MK.XII\'. for us...

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R.A.F. Multi-man Dinghy Fishing Kit
Simple fishing kit issued with the larger survival dinghies. Enclosed in a small plastic/acetate box it includes a reel of heavy waxed cotton lin...

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R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Testing Manometer
Stores ref. 27C/1926. Manufactured by Coxeter & Son Ltd. London. 1941 dated. Following servicing, repair and at other stipulated intervals all ...

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Russian Flying Helmet
Dark tan leather helmet with extended flaps to protect the wearer\'s neck and throat area from extreme temperatures. Fold back/pop studded earfla...

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R.A.F. Station, Type 1 White Dial Wall Clock, 1939
By F. W. Elliott Ltd. of Croydon. 14\" white painted dial in solid mahogany 18\" diameter case. 8-day Elliott single fusee movement (serial numb...

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Air Ministry \'Scramble\' Bell
Approx. 30cm tall, 27cm diameter nickel silver plated bell with distinctive \'Crown\' top. Engraved with Air Ministry (A.M.) , King\'s Crown and ...

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R.A.F. Station Operations Room Table Plotter \'6+\
Small metal \'counter\' with number \"6+\" marked on representing the level of enemy aircraft. Together with other markers indicating the height o...

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R.A.F. Station Operations Room Table Plotter \'8\'
Small metal \'counter\' with number \"8\" marked on representing the level of enemy aircraft. Together with other markers indicating the height of...

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R.F.C. \'Used\' Flying Gauntlets
By Firkins of Worcester. Typical privately purchased long gauntlets in dense chocolate brown fur with chromed leather palms and finger backs. El...

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U.S.A.A.F. 24\' Parachute Canopy - 1944
Canopy Assembly. Drawing No. 43G14990. Serial No. A.A.F. -44-. Manufactured May 1944 by Vale of California, Inc. 24 panel high grade white sil...

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R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Pack
Stores Ref. 15A/141. Two point detachable chest pack. Attaches to the harness by the engagement of a pair of steel loops with a pair of hooded sna...

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R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Pack Attachment \'L
Chromed steel \'loops\' that are used to attach the Observer parachute pack to the harness. Very good used condition. Come with the flat metal p...

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U.S.A.A.F. ANB-M-C1 Microphone
Comprises the carbon microphone, rubber covered loom and 2-pin PL-261 plug. This type of microphone was used in the A-10 and A-14 oxygen mask whe...

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R.A.F. H-type Oxygen Mask - WW2 Dated
Size Medium. Dated 3-45. (March 1945). Rare wartime dated example of this mask. The rubber facepiece is in very good, quite clean condition and re...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask Face Defenders
Stores Ref. 22c/68. Chamois backed canvas webbing strips with 2 male press stud fasteners attached. These can be sewn to the sides of a D-type m...

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R.A.F. Oxygen Tube Adaptor MK.III
Stores Ref. 6D/481. Comprises a length of unbraided black rubber oxygen tube with a MK.IIIB* (6D/101) bayonet connector at one end and a a MK.IV...

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U.S. Air Corps ID Bracelet
Sterling marked with \'925\' silver chain clasps etc. Slightly curved oval backing plate with pilot wing and engraved \'Air Corps U.S.A.\' Unusu...

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R.A.F. Stopwatch MK.3A, Boxed
Stores Ref. 6B/221. By Smiths English Clocks Ltd. Approx. 5cm diameter. Intended for general application and aircraft use. Keyless winding and...

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Luftwaffe Marked Kriegsmarine Schwimmweste
Manufactured in drab yellow rubberised cotton canvas with twin inflatable lobes to the front interconnected with an inflatable horseshoe neck sect...

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Luftwaffe LKpS101 Summer Weight Flying Helmet
By Siemens. Size 57. Manufactured in a flecked brown reed linen cloth with a green satin lining and lambswool inner \'earpieces\'. This examp...

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Luftwaffe LKpN101 Netzkopfhaube
The famous \'net\' or \'mesh\' top flying helmet. This proved popular with Luftwaffe aircrews as it was designed for comfort and without a chinst...

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Luftwaffe Flying Gloves
Size 8. Fine grey soft leather gloves with a stiffer dark grey leather cuff section with a side gussett. Leather wrist strap with press stud fas...

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Luftwaffe Flying Gloves - Fighter Pilot Pattern
Fine soft grey leather gloves lined with incredibly soft dense fur. There is a gussett on the inner side, adjustable at the wrist by means of a l...

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Luftwaffe LKpW101 Winter Flying Helmet
By Siemens. Size 58. Standard winter pattern helmet from the 101 series. Has the usual lambswool lining. The brown goatskin leather is in exce...

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Luftwaffe Schwimmweste, 10-30 B-2
Manufactured by Auergesellschaft. Later war example of the 10-30 B schwimmweste with plastic fittings for the inflation tube and CO2 bottle mount...

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Rare Amy Johnson Aeroplane Lapel Badge
Rare lapel badge commemorating Amy Johnson's record breaking flight from England to Australia in 1930. Manufactured by the English badge makers, ...

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R.A.F. 1932 Pattern Mae West Stole (Bladder)
Temperate pattern. The rubber stole was manufactured from best quality red (but also found in grey, orange, salmon pink or brick red) sheet rubb...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Stole (Bladder)
Gold/yellow silk covered version of the standard rubberized cotton stole (bladder) for the \'41 pattern mae-west. The material is generally clean...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever - Typ
Chromed metal \'lever\' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever consists of a \'J\' shaped handle that ...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever - Typ
Chromed metal \'lever\' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever consists of a \'J\' shaped handle that ...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Stole (Bladder)
Stores ref. 22c/72. Grey rubberized cotton stole for the \'41 pattern mae-west. The material is generally has fairly light even soiling and is fle...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size medium. The cloth is in very good condition if a little faded and grubby. There are a couple of very small holes and a ...

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R.A.F./R.C.A.F. 1932 Pattern \'Battle of Britain\'
RCAF Stores Ref. 22C/22, RAF Stores Ref. 22c/ *55. Manufactured by The Dominion Rubber Company Ltd. Size large. The fabric is excellent and ret...

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R.A.F. Airgunner Brevet - Padded
Padded \'AG\' brevet in silky oatmeal thread. Hessian type backing cloth. Very good used condition. Stock code U15801....

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Japanese Army Fighter Pilot\'s Winter Flying Helme
The Kanji mark indicates this as a size \'large\'. Typical Japanese Army flying helmet in mid chestnut coloured leather. Pressed hardened leathe...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th AF, 446BG A-2 Flying jacket
Marked as a size 40M. Physically measures 42\" so should be a comfortable fit for a 38\" or a snug 40\". Mid tan leather with matching cotton l...

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R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit & Collar
Size 3. Stores Ref. 22c/362. (Ht. 5\'7\"-5\'8\", Ch. 34-36\", Wt. 30-32\", Seat 36-39\". Leg 29\"). The material is in very good condition with ...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern
Measures approx. 43\" so should fit 38 - 40\". Classic early example with single panel fronts and just one centre seam on the back of the jacket...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern
Measures approx. 44\" so should fit 40\". Classic early example with single panel fronts and just one centre seam on the back of the jacket. The l...

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R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit
Stores Ref. 22c/315. Size 6 (Ht. 5\'11\"-6\'1\", Br. 40/42\", Wt. 36-38\", Seat 41-45\", Leg 31.5\"). Early wartime version of the Sidcot produc...

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U.S.A.A.F./U.S.N. AN6540-2L Leather Flying Helmet
Size medium by Slote & Klein. Leather is excellent with only very minor scuffing in a few places. \"USN\" stamped into the leather. Lining very...

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R.A.F. B-type Helmet
Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). The overall appearance is excellent and the leather is supple with good original finish. Both zipped earpieces are excellent, ...

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/878, Size 2. The leather is completely supple and in excellent overall condition, fully embossed with ref nos. and broad arrow. A...

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Approx. size 2 or 3. The leather is generally in very good condition - clean,supple and undamaged. Fitted with 4 goggle straps only - all in goo...

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R.A.F. D-type Flying Helmet, Wired (Late Patt.)
Stores ref. 22c/970, size 2. Intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa etc and incorporating a ...

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R.N. / F.A.A. C-type Flying Helmet
Large size (probably a 3). The leather is in excellent condition, clean and fully supple. There is light rubbing/abrasion on part of the lowere ed...

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/879, Size 3 (7 1/8 - 7 3/8). The leather is completely supple and in excellent condition, fully embossed with ref nos. and broad ...

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (1st Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/880. Size 4. The leather is in very good clean, supple condition with only minor marking, scuffing and wear on exposed edges etc....

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Triplex Type A-3 Goggles
Oval white metal frames with sprung silky fabric & fur edging. Plain brown elastic strap with adjuster slide. Clear laminated glass lenses. M...

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American Optical Co. Aviator Goggles - Cased/Boxed
Chromed metal frames with a central size adjuster bar, green-grey two-piece eye cushions, clear glass lenses and elastic headstrap. The frames ar...

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R.C.A.F. / R.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22/897. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is in sound condition but the paint finish is quite rubbed w...

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R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/827. The frame is generally very good with relatively minor paint chipping. Fitted with rare white 'prescription lens' nuts. The ...

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R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/167. By J & R Fleming Ltd. The frame is in excellent original condition with only very minor paint loss and rubbing. Satin brown f...

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R.A.A.F. MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Australian Ref. L1/40. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is good but does have some paint loss in places. All of...

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R.A.F. MK.IVB Goggles with Flipshield, Boxed / Spa
Stores Ref. 22c/167. The frame is in excellent original condition with no damage and little paint loss or rubbing (chipped area near bridge - see...

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R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition. The unusual pale leather surround is excellent and the suede backing shows virtually...

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R.A.F. MK.VI Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/882. Intended for use when flying over water surfaces and under severe reflected-glare conditions. They provided an excellent fi...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-9 Flying Gauntlets/Gunners Mitts
Size small. Seal brown pigskin leather outer shell with shaggy lamb shearling linings. The leather is in very good condition showing only light ...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-9A Flying Gauntlets/Gunners Mitts
Size medium by Rocetta Bros & Co. Unusual light tan coloured leather with very shaggy lamb shearling lining. Leather is in good condition but sh...

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R.A.F. 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
Size 8.5. Stores Ref. 22c/265/270. \'Battle of Britain\' flying gauntlets. Good, though not perfect colour match. The leather is in very good ...

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R.A.F. D-type Flying Gauntlets
Stores Ref. 22c/768/771. Size 9. The leather is generally very good and supple although stained and watermarked. The original label remains i...

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R.A.F. H-type Electrically Heated Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/1025. Size medium. 24 volt. Soft chestnut brown leather gauntlets. Mid forearm length with gussetted cuff section. Lined with att...

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R.A.F. \'Mosquito\' / Desert Pattern Flying Boots
Size 7. Unlined green suede calf length boots with leather soles. The suede is quite clean and in good condition. The boots retain the drawstri...

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R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 9. 1938 dated. The leather is in very good condition but does have some small surface nicks/cuts and scuffing. The on...

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R.A.F. 1943 Pattern Escape Boots
Approx. size 9. The suede uppers are very good with almost no rubbing/wear to one boot and little to the other. Both broad arrow and \'W\' marked...

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R.A.F. Escape Buckle Compass
This cleverly concealed escape compass is based on a standard battledress belt buckle. The central bar of the buckle has a small sliding metal sl...

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Escape Compass - Bakelite Button
Brown bakelite button with integral magnetised section. Small dots on the reverse of the button indicate North & South. When suspended by a thre...

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Air Ministry Aircraft Magneto Switch
Stores Ref. 5C/625. By Lundberg. Twin brass toggle switches with white vitreous enamelled porcelain base and brown bakelite domed cover. Nice...

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De Havilland Mosquito Cockpit Access Ladder
Stores Ref. 26B/3786. Part No. S98103.A. \'Telescopic\' alloy ladder used for the crew to access the cockpit of the famous Mosquito aicraft. Wh...

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HORSA Glider Wing Leading Edge Panel
Stores Ref. 26ED/10115. Part No. 629112. (26ED is the aircraft code for the Horsa). Curved section of 1/8th inch plywood approx. 30cm x 23cm. ...

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R.A.F. Aircraft Electrical Systems Switch / Lights
Stores ref. 5C/622. By Kerson. Vitreous enamel base with brass domed top and single toggle switch. 5/8 Amp, 250Volt. These can be used as stan...

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U.S.A.A.F. P-51 Mustang Undercarriage Lever
Landing Gear lever from a Mustang fighter. Approx. 22cm in length. Still retains much of the original green paint finish and also some of the re...

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U.S.A.A.F. B-17 External Temperature Gauge
By Rochester Mfg. Co. Type C-13B. Part No. 1592. Small brass, circular gauge, 5cm diameter. Black dial with temperature readings from -70 to +...

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R.A.F. MK.IID Aircraft Cockpit Clock
Stores Ref. 6a/1275. Bakelite cased and approx. 6cm diameter. Self starting 8-day movement with a centre second hand. The bezel is screwed on a...

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R.A.F. MK.II Flying Goggles
Goggles, Flying Lightweight. Stores Ref. 22c/44. More commonly known as the MK.II. Technically an interwar pattern but still in use well into t...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask
The cloth is generally in reasonable condition and is clean. As with most D-masks this example is peppered with moth damage. There have been patch...

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R.A.F. 1943 Pattern Escape Boots
Approx. size 9. The suede uppers are very good with relatively light rubbing and marking. A small section of one upper is unstitched from the shoe...

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R.A.F. B-Type Flying Helmet
By Frank Bryan Ltd. 1941. Size 4 (7 1/2 - 7 3/4). The overall appearance is very good and the leather is supple with good original finish. There a...

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Czechoslovakian Pilot\'s Badge
Distinctive badge with a winged wreath bisected with a sword and lion crest. Produced in 800 silver with gilt washed wings - marked \'K 800\' to ...

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South African Air Force Pilot Wing
Flat wing in silky thread. Light blue/grey cotton backing cloth. Very good used condition. Stock code U15736....

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R.A.F. Pilot Wing - Padded (Pin Backed)
Heavily padded pilot wing in a light pinky/tan coloured silky thread. Black cotton backing. Large single pin fastening to the rear. Pin backed...

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R.A.F. 1943 Pattern Escape Boot Knife
Original knife as used with the 1943 pattern boots. This was inserted into a small pocket in the right boot and used in the event of evasion to c...

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U.S.A.A.F. Air Crew Lunch Candy Ration
Packed by Charms Company, Bloomfield, New Jersey. Approx. 9.5 x 7 x 3cms. Pocket-sized card box with twin compartments containing two sticks of ...

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Horlicks Tablets 24 Hour Ration Tin
Metal box approx. 11 x 8 x 2.5cms. Printed to the lid \"Horlicks Tablets - A Complete Food - 24 Hour Ration - As Supplied To The Air Ministry\". ...

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R.A.F. K-Type Dinghy CO2 Cylinder
MK.IX. Stores Ref. 6D/535. Wire bound metal cylinder with on/off valve. Marked with A.M. King\'s Crown and reference numbers. Also marked \'Tr...

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R.A.F. K-Type Dinghy Sail
Stores Ref. 27C/2055. Manufactured from cotton fabric, dyed red and in the form of an isosceles triangle. The edges and corners are reinforced a...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask Hose
Approx. 5\' length of original beige rubber oxygen hose as used with the cloth D-type oxygen masks. The colour and dimensions appear identical to...

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R.A.F. MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/62. One of the classic \'Battle of Britain\' pattern goggles. The frame is very good but does have a littles paint loss to the l...

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The Civil Guard Handbook
By Malcolm Logan. H/b, D/j, 13 x 19cms., 152p, 1939, 1st edition. \'Nothing connected with National Service can have so astonished its sponsors ...

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WW1 R.F.C. Press Photograph
Approx. 20x15cms. Good photograh showing the front of a large bomber with aircrew observer/gunner in position. Captioned to rear \'Official Phot...

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WW1 R.A.F. Press Photograph - Observers
Approx. 20x15cms. Great photograh, of aircrews in front of the airfield armoury. They are collecting their Lewis guns. Good clear shot of flyin...

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U.S.N. / U.S.A.A.F. Chest Type Parachute Harness
Quick attachable chest (QAC) type parchute harness. White webbing harness with the early dog-clip style fastenings rather than the later quick-re...

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WW1 R.F.C. Leather Flying Jacket/Coat - History
Classic knee length mid tan chromed leather coat with a wrap over, asymetric front having an angled map pocket to one side. Belted at the waist w...

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WW1 R.F.C. Shoulder Titles
Pair of matched Royal Flying Corps titles that were found with the leather flying coat also listed on the website and possibly the former property...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask - Early Variant
The cloth is generally in excellent clean condition. Unusually there is little moth damage - this being confined to 2 small holes on the side of t...

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War Savings Campaign - 'Wings For Victory Week' Pl
Approx. 60 x 35cm. Made in a type of ivory coloured plastic/bakelite by 'De La Rue Plastics'. Has a 'carving' of a winged man with sword in hand...

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R.A.F. Station Sector Clock, Type 2
Type 2, Smiths Coventry Astral, 1942 dated Air Ministry stamped 8-day, lever escapement movement. 14\" dial with approximately 18\" diameter pale ...

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U.S.A.A.F. D-1 Shearling Jacket
Size Medium (physically measures about 38-40\"). By Western Lea Co. Designed for use by aircraft mechanics but also saw service with aicrews as ...

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U.S.A.A.F. Folding Machete
By Camillus. 10" (25cm)bladed machete. Black plastic grips. Overall length when open is approx. 15"/39cms. Shows wear and use with some pittin...

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U.S.A.A.F. Type A-7 Dinghy Lamp
Lamp Assembly, Flashlight, Floating Identification, Type A-7. A battery operated waterproof floating torch which would have been attached with co...

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U.S.A.A.F. Bancroft \'Flighter\' Officer\'s \'Crus
Smallish size. Chocolate olive drab wool/gabardine with a dull yellow satin lining. Mid tan leather bill/visor and straps - one strap retention ...

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R.A.F. / R.C.A.F. Pilot's Service Dress Tunic
Canadian made. Custom tailored for Greer and Croken Ltd. by Wm. H Leishman and Co. Ltd. Standard Four pocket officer tunic with a nice semi-pad...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-10A Oxygen Mask - Boxed
By The Acushnet Process. Co. Dated 5-44. Size medium. The rubber is very flexible but does have some surface crazing - nothing serious/no major cr...

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R.A.F. Oxygen Bayonet Union Socket MK.IIIB
Stores Ref. 6D/112. Manufactured by Nico Light Co. Ltd. Birmingham. This is a solid brass bayonet connector socket was connected to the oxygen s...

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R.A.F. / Air Ministry Wristwatch
Stores Ref. 6B/234. Unknown maker. Swiss made 16-jewel movement with a Dennison case & a white dial, Arabic numerals & central sweeping seconds ...

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U.S.N. 1092W Winter Flying Helmet
Shearling leather helmet. Very similar to a B-6. Has 3 rear goggle straps & a fleece lined leather chin cup on the chinstrap. Appears to have h...

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R.A.F. Anti-Glare Spectacles / Cased / Working Pat
Type E.1 EPNS wire frames with circular clear lenses, wrap around side-arms and leather side-shields. These come with the original Air Ministry ...

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U.S.A.A.F. Sterling Aircrew Wing
By Amico. 2" shirt sized wing of two-piece construction. Pin-backed. Sterling marked to rear. Light tarnishing that looks like corrosion close...

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Fly, Seek, Destroy - The Story Of The XIX TAC (9th
P/b, 10 x 13cm. Printed in Paris c. 1945. 32p. Illustrated with photos and drawings. Colour map center spread. \"Banned by censor for mailing ...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern
Physically measures approx. 46” so should be OK for around a 42” chest. Classic early example with single panel fronts and just one centre seam o...

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U.S.A.A.F. Aerial Message Bag
Cotton canvas pouch approx. 19 x 11cm. Flapped closure to one end secured with a \'lift-the-dot\' type fastening. Spring clip attachment to the o...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae-West Bladder
Gold/yellow silk covered version of the standard rubberized cotton bladder for the \'41 pattern mae-west. The material is generally very clean and...

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R.A.F. \'U.S.A.\' Shoulder Titles
Pair of original unissued RAF shoulder title as worn by U.S. Other Ranks volunteers. Light blue cotton onblack felt backing. Approx. 35x60mm. E...

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U.S.A.A.F. Airgunner Wing / Bracelet
Sterling Silver. Made using a standard silver Airgunner wing that has had its rear fastenings removed, been curved into shape and had chains and ...

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U.S.A.A.F. Officers \'Pink\' Garrison Cap
Size 7 1/8. Very rare sidecap in distinctive wool elastique drab \'pink\' material. Black and gold piped. Gold satin linining with size label a...

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R.A.F. Officers\' Mess Coffee Cup & Saucer
By Royal Doulton. Fine bone china cup complete with RAF Kings\'s Crown crest. The rim of the cup has a gilt edged dark blue band. Saucer to mat...

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U.S.A.A.F. 15th AAF Officer Pilot\'s Chocolate \'I
Coat, Elastique, O.D., Dark, Officers. 37R. 1944 dated. Lovely dark green \'chocolate\' \'Ike\' jacket. It would appear to have been carefully ...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Officer \'Ike\' Jacket - Englis
By D.W. Curtiss Ltd. of Maddox St. London. June 1941 dated. Lovely dark green/brown \'chocolate\' \'Ike\' jacket. Fitted with snow-flake back ...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th /9th AAF Type B-14 Flight Jacket
Jacket, Enlisted Men\'s, Flight, Type B-14. By W & C Clothing Co. Size 36. Technically a flight jacket but essentially an \'Ike\' type jacket t...

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U.S.A.A.F. Officers Summer Visor Cap
The Columbia \'Gem of Caps\', N.Y., USA. Size 6 7/8. Light tan cotton lightweight cap with a ventilated (perforated) satin \'band\' and a single...

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R.A.F. / Air Ministry Mae-west \'Ditching\' Whistl
Chromed \'tube\' whistle with engraved King\'s Crown, \'A.M.\' and reference numbers \'293/AA/22. CON.14C\'. These were worn at the battledress co...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern \'Flap-Type\' Mae-West
Stores ref. 22c/447/8. Originally manufactured as one of the incredibly rare \'Flap-Types\' but sadly modified with the removal of the flap. Re...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern (Histor
Physically measures approx. 48” so should be OK for around a 44” chest. Classic early example with single panel fronts and just one centre seam on...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Approx. size 36/38\". Triple panelled fronts and each side of the rear centre seam suggesting mid to late war manufacture. The leather of the ma...

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R.A.F. Seat Type Parachute Cushion
Commonwealth manufacture. The same size and shape as the usual type but in a chocolate canvas rather than the more commonly found sandy colour. ...

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R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
Standard \'Observer\' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. This is a genuine RAF/British manufactured example rather than more...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-14 Oxygen Mask - Wired
By The Ohio Chemical Mfg. Co. Dated 6-44. Size small. The rubber is very good and flexible although the rubber sections of the harness show a litt...

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WW1 Imperial German Flying Helmet
Typical German Air Service flying helmet in soft brown leather lined with short fleece. It features small roll back earpieces that can be press-s...

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R.A.F. D-type Flying Helmet, Late Pattern
Stores ref. 22c/971, size 3. Intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa etc and incorporating a ...

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U.S.A.A.F. \'Used\' Welco Fog Free Goggles, Boxed
By Welsh Industrial Eye & Protection Equipment (Welsh Mfg. Co. Prov. Rhode Island. These black rubber goggles feature a central lens division and...

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USAAF .50 Caliber M2 Browning Machine Gun Booklet
General Motors War Products Training Service Book - \'How The Gun Works - Caliber .50, M2 Browning Machine Gun\'. P/b, approx. 12x9cms. Jan. 1943...

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R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Phrase Card
Folded card. Approx. 10x12cms (folded), 40x12cms (unfolded). Printed both sides with words and phrases in French, Dutch, German and Spanish alon...

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R.A.F. Flying Clothing Card
Form 667B. Issued in February 1942. This lists the kit issued to this airman. This includes 1940 pattern boots plus separate insoles, 1933 patt...

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R.F.C. Combat Report c.1918
Army Form W.3348. Foolscap. Typed undercopy. \'Combats in the Air\'. Report by the pilot, Lieut. H.H.S. Fowler of 208 Squadron who was flying...

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Wartime Photo Album - RAF / Barrage Balloon /Airsh
Card backed album approx. 26x18cms. Appears to be a \'family\' album depicting the life/work of one family during the war. There is a mixture of...

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (EarlyPatt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/451, size 3. The leather is generally in reasonably good condition - clean and quite supple. Unfortunately there is some damage to...

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R.A.F. Airman\'s Service and Pay Book - Unissued
Form 64 (formerly Book 64). This is the document in which all the airman\'s details are put - name, personal details, medical details, rank and R...

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U.S.A.A.F. Sterling Silver Pilots Ring
Large ring in sterling silver with pilot wing motif to one side and aircraft/wings motif to the other. The band is set with a dark red stone to t...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Gauntlets
Size 10. The leather is very good to excellent showing only light use and wear. The gloves are clean, a good colour match and have nice Air Mini...

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WW2 Press Photo - Italian Airmen Taken Prisoner
B+w. Approx. 24x19cms. The photo shows an Italian airman in his flying jacket being escorted through London by two British soldiers. Captioned ...

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WW2 Press Photo - German Airmen Taken Prisoner
B+w. Approx. 24x19cms. The photo shows \'two of a new batch of captured German airmen walking to the train as they left a London railway station o...

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R.A.F. / S.O.E. / Resistance \'Pencil\' Dagger
Blued steel rod with hollowed triangular section blade. Approx. 11cm in length with a 3mm diameter. The blade section is approx. 8cm in length. ...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Enlisted Mans' Aircrew 'Ike' Ja
By Rudow & Reggio. 36R. 1944 dated. Standard olive drab jacket with English made felt 8th patch, pin-backed, sterling marked airgunner wing, sc...

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R.A.F. Pilot's Notes For The Harvard IIB Aeroplane
A.P. 1691D. Original copy dated 10/44. 24 pages with pullout diagrams/photos. Covers a general description of the aircraft, plus information on ha...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 43” so should be OK for around a 38-40” chest. Interesting example with typical late war multiple panelled front and r...

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R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Focke-Wulf Fw 189
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Army Co-operation Aircraft (Twin Argus Engines). Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 1 - September 1942. Approx, 38x56cms. ...

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R.A.F. MK.IIIH Boost Guage
Stores Ref. 6A/1219. 8lb boost gauge with red bakelite bezel. A.M marked with reference numbers etc. 1943 dated. As fitted to early Spitfire ...

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R.A.F. 'Beadon Suit' Survival Match Container / Ma
Stores Ref. 12D/460. Screw topped cylindrical aluminium container which houses a second aluminium tube into which large-headed long burning matche...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-7 Oxygen Mask (Commercial Variant)
By Franklin-Tally. Rare commercial version of the nasal bladder mask. Dark green rubber face piece that covers the nose only. Integral oxygen f...

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Luftwaffe LKpW101 Flying Helmet
Standard winter pattern helmet from the 101 series. Has the more unusual rabbit fur lining in addition to lambswool ear sections. The brown goat...

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R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map
Sheet F/G. \'Scandinavia and the Baltic\'. Double sided - mainly black and white with colour highlights. Silk/rayon. Approx. 45 x 55cms. A ve...

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R.A.F. Chaplain\'s Collar Badge
By J. R. Guant. Collar badge as worn by the RAF Padre. Black cross pattee with central gilt laurel wreath and RAF lettering, all mounted on gi...

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R.A.F. Pilot\'s Notes : Dakota IV
A.P. 2445D. Original copy for the Dakota IV with two twin wasp R1830-90C engines. Dated 2/46. 42 pages plus pullout diagrams/photos of the cock...

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R.A.F. Air Sea Rescue Sleeve Insignia
As worn by members of the RAF ASR service. Rare early printed version in excellent unused condition. Guaranteed original. Stock code U15405....

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R.A.F. Type 27 Carbon Microphone
Stores Ref. 10A/12572. Distinctive black painted \'ball-shaped\' microphone housing with angular metal on/off switch mounted on the top. Complet...

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R.A.F. 1939 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/229. Size 9. 1940 dated. Classic Battle of Britain boots identical in pattern to the earlier 1936 pattern but with vulcanized c...

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R.A.F. Combined Pattern Flying Suit/ \'Irvin\' Har
Stores Ref. 15A/277. Size Medium. Dated 28 August and 4 September 1940. Manufactured by Irving Air Chute Ltd. Dual Purpose type with provision for...

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R.A.F. Frock, White, Aircrew
By S.D. & S. Ltd. Size 1. 1950 Dated. This is the classic and much sought after cream aircrew sweater that is so synonymous with the Battle of ...

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Luftwaffe LKpS-101 Summer Weight Flying Helmet
By Siemens. Size 55. Dated 15 Dec. 193?. Manufactured in a flecked brown reed linen cloth with a green satin lining and lambswool inner \'earpi...

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R.A.F. Navigator\'s Stopwatch MK.III (Boxed)
Stores Ref. 6B/117. White metal case, approx. 5cm diameter. White dial with non-luminous Arabic numerals. Keyless winding type with an 8-hour r...

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R.A.F. \'Beadon\' Flying Suit Backpack - History
Stores Ref. 22c/1070. \'Overalls Flying, Lightweight, Packs. Back\'. This is the backpack designed for the lightweight flying overall (Beadon Sui...

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Air Tranpsort Auxiliary Ferry Pilot Notes
H/b ring bound flip cards. Approx. 11x 15cms. June 1941. Marked \'For Official Use Only\' and subject to Section 1 of the Official Secrets Act,...

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U.S.A.A.F. M-5 Anti Flak Helmet
Dark olive drab painted manganese steel helmet with long pointed hinged earflaps and an adjustable internal harness. The helmet has a \'flocked\'...

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Rare Air Ministry Tissue Escape Map - Danzig
Sheet N.34 /4 1st Edition. 1 : 500, 000 - Europe (AIR). 1938. Air Ministry marked. Approx. 31 x 30cms. This is a scaled down version of a st...

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Rare Air Ministry Tissue Escape Map - Danzig Docks
Scale approx. 500 yards / inch. Approx. 18 x 34cms. This is relatively detailed escape map of Danzig docks. It is printed in black/blue ink on...

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R.F.C. / R.A.F. MK.1 Flying Helmet
The first officially designated helmet manufactured in brown chromed leather with a fold-back peak and press-studded earflaps to accomodate Gospor...

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R.A.F. Type P10 Aircraft Compass / Boxed
Stores Ref. 6B/1761. Grey painted metal compass, approx. 18cm diameter. Appears to be in excellent condition although missing a few screws aroun...

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U.S.A.A.F. 9thAAF Shoulder Patch - Printed
Nice rare printed version of the standard 9th AAF shoulder patch. Used but in very good overall condition. Stock code U15269....

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F.A.A. N-Type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Often incorrectly referred to as the FAA D-type and now known to be the N-type. Size unknown but would guess a 3. Intended for use in tropical/de...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-11 Wristwatch
By Bulova. 1943 contract date. Black dial with Arabic numerals. Stainless steel elasticated bracelet. The case is scratched and has some wea...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit And Collar
Size 3. Stores Ref. 22c/775. (Ht. 5\'7\"-5\'8\", Ch. 34-36\", Wt. 30-32\", Seat 36-38\"). Electrically wired version of the Sidcot for use with...

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U.S.A.A.F. AN-H-15 Flying Helmet
Size Large. By The Bates Shoe Co. Tan cotton helmet. The cloth is in excellent clean condition. Very light internal marking. Fitted with press stu...

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R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Junkers Ju 87D 'Stuka'
Junkers Ju 87D 'Stuka' Dive Bomber (2 Jumo 211 Engines). Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 1 - July 1943. Approx, 38x56cms. Printed by Fosh...

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U.S.A.A.F. AN-6550/ANS-31 Summer Flying Suit
By the Felt Novelty Mfg. Co. Inc. Size 38. One-piece OD gabardine/wool suit. Overall condition is good & clean. Does have a few small holes/fr...

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R.A.F. 'Other Ranks' Chamber Pot
By W. Adams & Sons. White china “potty” approx. 23c.m. diameter with carrying handle to one side. Has “RAF” & crown in a blue circle printed to ...

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U.S.A.F. B-15C Intermediate Flying Jacket
Size 46 by Albert Turner & Co. Inc. Rare jackets only produced between 1950 and 1953 in this blue nylon, making them synonymous with the Korean w...

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R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Flying Boots - History
Stores Ref. 22c/438. Size 8. The brown suede uppers are in very good condition showing light use/soiling only. The rubber “galosh” sections are la...

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R.A.A.F. Airgunner Brevet
Distinctive Australian brevet with light blue wreath. Padded. Off white silky thread on black felt. Hessian backed. Light soiling but in excel...

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R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Superb padded wing in oatmeal coloured cotton thread on black felt. Paper backing. Used but in excellent condition. Lovely example. Stock code...

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R.A.A.F. Pilot Wing
Lovely padded wing in white silky thread on black felt. Black cotton backing. Light wear at the edges. Very good to excellent used condition. ...

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R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Flare Cartridge Tin
Box No. 381 MK.1. Red painted metal tin approx. 9 x 6 x 3cms. This contained 3 red star distress flare cartidges 'Signal 1" Red MK.XII'. for us...

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U.S.A.A.F. Bomb Computer Scales - Boxed
U.S.A.A.F. Tangent Scales For Automatic Bombing Computer, Type HH-1. By Croname Incorporated. Wooden case, approx. 18 x 20 x 7cms containing num...

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U.S.A.A.F. A-4 Flying Suit
Size 42”. Light OD wool mix suit. Retains original label, all zips, belt and press-studs. Overall appearance is good and overall condition is q...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Thermos Flask
Manufactured by the American Thermos Bottle Co. Green painted chromed thermos flask. Approx. 34cm tall x 9.5cm diameter. Screw topped drinking ...

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R.A.F. Pilot's U.S.A.F. L2-B Flying Jacket
USAAF L2-B Flying jacket in green nylon with an orange lining. Knitted collar, cuffs and waistband. Essentially it is very similar to the later,...

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R.A.F. MK.VIIIA Aircrew Anti-Glare Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/1072. Size medium. These are identical to the standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses but redesignated with ...

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R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles - Newey Strap
Stores Ref. 22c/827. The frame is generally very good with only minor paint rubbing on exposed edges. The leather surround is good and the backing...

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R.A.F. H-type Oxygen Mask - WW2 Dated
Size large. Dated 4-45. (April 1945). Rare wartime dated example of this mask. The rubber facepiece is in very good clean condition and retains go...

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A.T.C. Supporter Lapel Badge
Circular, pin-backed brass badge, approx. 2cm diam. Has the RAF/Air Training Corps eagle and wording 'Supporter A.T.C.' This is the first of th...

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R.A.F. Officer's Shirt & Collars
By Valusta - 'For long and pleasurable Service'. Size 14" collar. Classic pale blue cotton shirt with detachable collar and double cuffs for use ...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Trousers
The leather is generally in good condition. A reasonable amount of the original chromed finish remains and the leather is quite supple. There ar...

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R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 44” so should be OK for around a 38-40” chest. Interesting example with typical late war multiple panelled front and r...

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S.A.A.F. Medalgroup - 34 Squadron
Medalgroup to Thomas Jesmond Dodds who joined up in late 1940 SAAF. He appears to have worked as a groundcrew aircraft mechanic with 27 and 34 S...

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R.A.F. Oxygen Mask Tube / Connectors - Early Patte
Early 'narrow' wartime pattern corrugated rubber oxygen tube complete with screw-threaded top connector for attaching to a G-type or H-type mask ....

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/879. Size 3. The leather is completely supple and in excellent condition, fully embossed with ref nos. and broad arrow. The strap...

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R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/438. Size 8. The brown suede uppers are in excellent condition with only very minor rubbing. The rubber “galosh” section is very...

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R.A.F. (South Africa) Navigator Service Dress Tuni
Standard four pocket tunic by Austin Reed of Regent Street, London. Complete with a very fine padded 'N' brevet, Flying Officer rank lace, 'South...

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R.C.A.F. Battledress Blouse
By The Workman Uniform Co. Ltd. of Montreal, Canada. Size 17 (Ht. 6'1-6'2", 42" ch.) 1940 dated. Green Canadian battledress blouse with Flight ...

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R.A.F. Suits Aircrew Battledress Trousers
By Alexander Ltd. Size 18 (Ht. 6'1-6'2", Wt. 39-40", Seat 45-46"), 1942 dated. Rare early battledress trousers with the flapped frotn thigh pock...

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R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt And Collar
Stores Ref. 22B/137. Approx. 14.5 collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 42\". Fully opening front. Single cuffs (frayed at the ends)....

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R.A.F. Airgunner Facemask / Windhood
Pale green cotton mask/hood. Held to the C-type flying helmet using the front goggle straps and press studs to the rear. Zipped to one side for a ...

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The Royal Air Force School for POWs, Stalag Luft V
P/b, 19x25cms. 16p. 1945. Prospectus for a 'barbed wire university' - catering for the educational needs of nearly 5000 men. Set up within Stalag ...

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R.A.F. Type 20 Microphone (Used in D-Type O2 Mask)
Stores Ref. 10A/11994. Black painted alloy microphone, often referred to as the "1941" pattern although actually introduced in October 1940. Ver...

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R.A.F. Folding Chair
Stores Ref. 21B/890. Wooden folding chair with slatted seat. As often seen in photographs of Battle of Britain pilots outside the dispersal huts...

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R.A.F. G-type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/644. Size Medium. The rubber is generally in very good condition and is quite clean. The mask retains good overall shape and is ver...

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R.C.A.F. / R.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22/897. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is in good condition with just a little rubbing and brass sh...

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U.S.A.A.F. 9th AAF Enlisted Mans' Aircrew 'Ike' Ja
'Jackets, Field, Wool, O.D.' by Wasilowski & Pusinski'. 36S. 1944 dated. Standard olive drab jacket with nice machine made 9th patch, heavy pin-b...

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U.S.A.A.F. Enlisted Mans Summer \'Ike\' Jacket & T
Tailored from a tan summer shirt (15 33). Felt AAF shoulder patch, corporal stripes and cloth Airgunner wing. Also comes with a tan cotton tie n...

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R.A.F. 233 Squadron Patch
Superb bullion embroidered squadron patch. Approx. 11x9cms on a larger piece of dark blue cloth (13x15cms). 233 Squadron was initially formed in...

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U.S. Navy M-69F Air Transport Coat
By Edmund T Church Co. Inc. Size 36. 3/4 length double breasted seal brown goatskin coat with large mouton fur collar. Part alpaca fur lined. ...

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R.A.F. "Taylor" Partial Pressure Helmet Dummy Test
Stores Ref. 4C/2783. \'Dummy\' head for the Taylor Type E partial pressure helmet. Basically this is a large, solid, white painted plaster (?) manne...

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R.A.F. "Taylor" Partial Pressure Helmet, Type E
Stores Ref. 22c/2093 - 2105. By Baxter Woodhouse and Taylor Limited. High altitude bonedome used in conjunction with a Partial Pressure Jerkin by ...

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R.F.C. Pilot Wings
Beautifully shaped,lightly padded wings in a lovely oatmeal coloured silky thread on a black felt base material having a fine black paper backing....

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R.F.C. Pilot Wings
Beautifully shaped,lightly padded wings in a lovely oatmeal coloured silky thread on a black felt base material having a fine black paper backing....

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R.A.F. Balaclava Helmet (1940)
By Webb Woollies Ltd. Blue-grey machine made wool balaclava with single eye slot. Labelled with A.M. Kings Crown & 1940 date. These were often...

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U.S.A.A.F. Electrically Heated Flying Gloves
Size 9. By Fox Chase Knitting Mills. For use with the F-2 & F-3 electrically heated flying suits. Developed between Nov. 1942 & Sept. 1943. S...

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U.S.A.A.F. AN6530 Goggles
By the Chas Fischer Spring Co. Long streamlined vents & one-piece rubber face cushion. The frame has light tarnishing but is in very good condit...

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U.S.A.A.C. / U.S.A.A.F. AN6513-1 Chest Type Parach
By Switlik. Quick attachable chest type parchute harness. White webbing harness with the early dog-clip style fastenings rather than the later q...

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U.S.A.A.F. AN6510 Seat Type Parachute Assembly
Consists of the full harness, backpad, seat pack & ripcord assembly. The harness is generally in good used condition – light soiling only. C/w ...

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U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Officer's Chocolate Tunic - His
Four pocket dark olive drab 'chocolate' tunic by Kahn Tailoring of Indianapolis. November 1942 dated. Standard tunic with English made felt 8th pa...

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U.S.A.A.F. Officer's English Made Garrison Cap
By J. Compton Sons & Webb Ltd. London. Size 7 1/4. Dark OD sidecap with black and gold piping. Bronze yellow satin lining. The inner leather...

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R.A.F. Combined Pattern Flying Suit/ 'Irvin' Harne
Stores Ref. 15A/278. Size Large. Dated 14 and 24 October 1940. Manufactured by Irving Air Chute Ltd. Dual Purpose type with provision for clip-on ...

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R.A.F. E-type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/473. This is a “true” E-mask, not the later issue, more commonly found E* version. As such it has no anti-suffocation/inspiratory v...

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R.A.F. / F.A.A. C-Type Immersion Suit Flying Helme
This is a version of the standard late pattern F.A.A. C-type with zipped earpieces. Originally these formed part of a complete one-piece immersio...

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R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles with Flipshield/ Boxe
Stores Ref. 22c/167. By Wm. Stephens & Sons. Ltd. The frame is in excellent original condition with no damage and virtually no paint loss or rubb...

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R.A.F. MK.IV Flying Goggles/Boxed/Spares
By Levers Optical. Stores Ref. 22c/111. The first of the MK.IV series goggles with a painted brass frame incorporating hinged lens holders. Wit...

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Civil Air Guard Flying Suit/Uniform
The CAG was formed in July 1938, as a way of increasing the number of people holding a pilot's license. Members received government sponsorship t...

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R.A.F. MK.VA Flying Spectacles/Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/156. Fragile lightweight wire frames with laminated glass lenses, celluloid side-shields, rolled sponge rubber noserest and anti-...

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R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae-West Kapok Pads
Stores ref. 22c/93. Full matched set of three pads. Calico cotton pads stuffed with kapok. Air Ministry, King's Crown stamps and reference marking...

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R.A.F. 1932 Pattern Mae-West Kapok Pads
Complete set of three pads joined together with webbing tapes. Two rectangular side pads and a kidney shaped neck pad. Constructed using rubberise...

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R.A.F. 1932 Pattern Mae-West Bladder (1940 Dated)
Tropical pattern. Identical in style to the standard bladder found in the temperate version of the 1932 patt. but covered in yellow silk which wa...

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R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/451, size 3. The leather is generally in very good condition - clean and supple. No damage. Fitted with 4 goggle straps only (plu...

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R.A.F. D-type Flying Helmet, Late Pattern
Stores ref. 22c/971, size 3. Intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa etc and incorporating a ...

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R.A.F./R.C.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. Manufactured by Irvin Air Chute Ltd. Cream/white webbing with very ...

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R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Pack
Stores Ref. 15A/141. Two point detachable chest pack. Attaches to the harness by the engagement of a pair of steel loops (available on the websi...

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R.A.F. Back Type Pack Parachute Harness/Pack
Stores Ref. 15A/512. 'Parachute, Single-point, Quick-release, Back type pack'. Intended for use by all members of an aircrew in Lancaster and Ha...

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R.A.F. Type E Carbon Microphone Assembly For Use W
Stores ref. 10A/9004. Comprises a 'Microphone, mask, type C, ref. 10A/9003) wired to an external loom fitted with an early brown jackplug. The mi...

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R.A.F. Type 19 Microphone Assembly
Stores Ref. 10A/10989. This consists of an extremely rare electro-magnetic microphone, type 18 (stores ref. 10A/10990), complete with wiring loom ...

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R.A.F. E-Type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/745. Size 2. Extremely rare early, externally wired version of the E-type helmet with a leather chinstrap and Bennet buckle fast...

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R.A.F. Type C, Carbon Microphone For Use With A D-
Stores ref. 10A/9004. Most of you will probably know this as the Microphone, mask, type E (ref. 10A/9003) but technically that refers to the micr...

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R.A.F. B-Type Flying Helmet
By Frank Bryan Ltd. 1940. Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). The overall appearance is excellent and the leather is supple with good original finish. The zipped ...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen mask
The cloth is generally in very good to excellent condition. As usual there is some moth damage. There are a few small nips to the lower panel a...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask
The cloth is generally in excellent condition although lightly soiled. Unusually there is very little moth damage - this being confined to a tiny ...

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R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask
The cloth is generally in good condition and is clean. As with most D-masks there is moth damage. The worst area is to the left of the 'nose' (a...

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R.A.F. G-type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/646. Size Large. The rubber is generally in excellent condition and without any signs of cracking or perishing. Even when flexed th...

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R.A.F. H-type Oxygen Mask - WW2 Dated
Size large. Dated 4-45. (April 1945). Rare wartime dated example of this mask. The rubber facepiece is in very good clean condition and retains go...

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R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 11. 1939 dated. The leather is in very good condition but does have some small surface nicks/cuts and scuffing. In ad...

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Luftwaffe Chest Type Parachute Harness
FL 30215. This is the second pattern improved harness with an R.A.F. style quick release box. Fawn coloured webbing with the quick release box m...

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Luftwaffe Pin Backed Alloy Breast Eagle
Nice quality cast alloy breast eagle with pin fastening. Approx. 85mm span. Has what looks like a letter 'A' mark to the rear. As worn on flyin...

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S.A.A.F. Pilot's Battledress Blouse
Battledress Blouse, 1940 Pattern by The Standard Clothing Manufacturers, Woodstock, Cape. Size 9 (Ht. 5'7 - 5'8, ch. 39-40", Wt. 34-35"), 1945 da...

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R.A.F. Suits Aircrew Battledress Jacket
Blouses, Air Crew. Size 16 (Ht. 6'1-6'2", Ch. 37-38", Wt. 34"). By M & N Horne Ltd. 1942 dated. Standard early aircrew battledress blouse with...

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R.A.F. / R.C.A.F. Battledress Blouse - Pilot
War Service Dress Blouse. Size 13 (Ht. 5'11-6'0", Ch. 37-38", Wt. 34"). By J Compton Sons & Webb, Ltd. 1945. Standard battledress blouse with F...

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R.A.F. 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
'Battle of Britain' flying gauntlets. Size 8.5. One is 1939 dated, the other 1940. Good, though not perfect colour match - left and right gloves...

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R.A.F. First Aid Outfit For Air Crews, MK.II
Olive drab rubberized cotton pouch approx. 15 x 15cms. Printed on both sides with a list of contents including Ampoules, Anti-Burn Mittens, Anti-...

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R.A.F. Chamois Flying Gloves
Stores Ref. 22c/432. Size 8.5. Fine creamy yellow chamois gloves. Unlined. Marked inside with King's Crown and Air Ministry stamps. Very clea...

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R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
By Wareings. 1938. Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). The overall appearance is good and the leather is supple with good original finish. However, there are ...

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R.A.F. Type-A Flying Helmet
Size 6, 7/8. 'Helmet, Cork, Aviation'. Stores ref. 22c/13. Issued to aircrews based East of Malta. First issued in the 1920s and remained in s...

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