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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 is tarnished with minor surface rusting in plac...

U.S.A.A.F Officers 'Chocolate' Garrison Cap
No size label. Dark OD sidecap with black and gold piping. Green satin lining. Fitted with a pin backed 1st Lieutenant rank badge. Named inside ...

R.F.C. 'Used' Fur Flying Gloves
Large leather gauntlets faced in superb dense ultra-soft animal fur. Inside the main cuff is a tighter inner cuff to avoid draughts and provide ad...

R.A.F. MK.VIII/Type F Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22G/1107. Size medium. Basically these are redesignated WW2 MK.VIIIs. Exactly the same pattern as the wartime manufactured sunglass...

U.S.A.A.F. Officer's Visor Cap
By Bancroft. Small size. Olive drab 'chocolate' felt cap with dark leather bill, front and rear straps. Very good, clean and moth free. Single...

U.S.A.A.F. Vest, Emergency Sustenance, Type C-1
Commonly known as the C-1 survival vest. Manufactured by W.L.M. Clark Inc. The material is in excellent overall condition and the vest is compl...

R.F.C. Cap-Type Flying Helmet / R.A.F. MK.1 Helmet
Tan chromed leather helmet with fur trimmed fold-back peak, press studded ear flaps for use with Gosport communication earpieces/tubes and cylindric...

R.A.F. E* Type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/624. This is the later pattern variant of the E-mask complete with anti-suffocation/inspiratory valve and having an elasticated webbi...

U.S.A.A.F. A-10A Oxygen Mask, Boxed
By The Acushnet Process. Co. Dated 4-44, Box 5/44). Size medium. The rubber is very flexible although a little grubby. The attached tube is also in...

R.A.F. Navigator Brevet
Flat 'N' brevet. Black hessian type backing cloth. Has glue residue to the rear otherwise in very good used condition. Stock code U152738....

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

R.A.F. Parachute Harness Quick Release Box
Stores ref. 15A/150. Standard wartime quick release box with the fully rounded front plate marked 'Turn to Unlock - Press To Release'. The positio...

R.A.F. Bomb Aimer Brevet
Padded 'B' brevet. Light oatmeal coloured cotton thread. Paper backed. Appears unused. Stock code U16754....

R.A.F. Signaller Brevet
Flat 'S brevet in very good used condition. Stock code U15615....

R.A.F. Officer Rank Service Dress Cap
Smallish. Illegible/faded label. Standard early peaked cap with green leather underpeak. Light soiling/fading only but does have some moth damage...

U.S.A.A.F. Type A-14 Oxygen Mask, Boxed
By The Ohio Chemical Manufacturing. Co. Dated 5-44. Size small. The mask looks very good but has hardened in places - notably, but not exclusively a...

U.S.A.A.F. Type A-4 Flying Suit
Size 40. A-4 suit in olive drab gabardine. One piece with front zip fastener from fly to neck, an open pocket set at an angle on the right breas...

R.A.F. Type 48 Microphone Assembly
Comprises a type 25 microphone with short light tan loom and 2-pin socket as fitted to most G-type oxygen masks. Excellent condition - Light soili...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - European Theatre
Sheet H2. Mid sided black & white silk/rayon map, approx. 57 x 37cm. 1 : 3000,000. Covers Spain, Portugal, Southern France, Sardinia & Algeria....

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Drogue
Stores ref. 27C/1890. Collapsible white cotton sea drogue used to reduce drifting of the dinghy. It looks a bit like a small windsock and has a wi...

U.S.A.A.F. Officer Chaplain's Four Pocket
Regulation Army Officer's Uniform. 'Uniform, Wool, Officers', O.D. Dark Elastique' or 'chocolate' four pocket tunic. Size 39 Long. Fitted with ...

R.A.F. Air Gunner Brevet
Flat 'AG' brevet. Cotton cloth backing. Very good used condition. Stock code U17792....

R.A.F. Flying Clothing Card - 1918
Form 19. Issued to an airman at RAF Blandford in September 1918. Details the kit available at the time including Boots, knee or thigh (Fug boots),...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit & Collar
Size 4. Stores Ref. 22c/776. (Ht. 5'8"-5'9", Ch. 36-38", Wt. 32-34", Seat 36-40". Leg 29.5"). Electrically wired version of the Sidcot for use ...

R.A.F. Observer Brevet - Tropical Issue
Nice flat 'O' brevet in oatmeal coloured silk thread on a black felt with a fine cloth backing. Has had 2 small poppers sewn into place for use o...

R.A.F. / S.O.E. Escape Button Compass
Brown bakelite button with integral magnetised section. Small dots on the reverse of the button indicate North & South. When suspended by a thre...

R.A.F. / S.O.E. Two-Piece Fly Button Compass
Brass fly buttons as used on R.A.F. battledress trousers etc. One has a small 'spike' to the domed centre on which the second magnetised button c...

U.S.A.A.F. 'Tropical' Bancroft Flighter Visor Cap
Bancroft 'Flighter'. Small to medium size. Pale tan cotton lightweight cap with a single thickness (true crusher type) chocolate brown peak. Yell...

R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/827. The frame is generally in good condition but has paint chipping/loss around/behind the adjustment nuts etc. The leather sur...

WW1 Imperial German Air Force Flying Helmet
Typical 'standardized' pattern helmet in dark brown leather with a blanket lining and roll back, press-studded earflaps - studs marked 'PRYM'. El...

R.C.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
Canadian manufacture B-type. These differ from the standard RAF version having a different 'cut' with fewer leather panels and alternative strap ar...

W.A.A.F. OR's Service Dress Cap
Issue cap. Very small size. The material is generally good - there is some overall fading and soiling - noticeable mainly when compared with the...

R.A.A.F. MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Australian Stores Ref. L1/40. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is reasonably good but does have some dents, mino...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - European Theatre
Sheet 9u/. Small single sided black & white silk/rayon map, approx. 47 x 37cm. 1 : 3000,000. Covers parts of Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Pol...

R.A.F. 'Lapel' Bar Compass (pair)
Flat bar type compass in a rounded diamond shape. Luminous dots to indicate North & South. There is a hole to the centre to enable the user to tie t...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt
By Falaut, Belfast. Approx. 13.5" collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 44". Fully opening front. Single cuffs. Faded broad arrow a...

R.A.F. Officer Rank Service Dress Cap
Unknown maker. Smallish size - measures about 21.5" internally which relates to 6 3/4. Standard peaked cap. Appears good but does have a few s...

U.S. Aircraft Warning Service Badge
Approx. 3cm diameter. Pin backed tin badge for the Volunteer Observer of the AWS. USAAF Aircraft Warning Service enlisted civilian volunteer as ...

U.S.A.A.F. Dinghy Balloon, Boxed.
Type ML-131-A. By Molded Lates Products Inc. of New Jersey. Pure gum coloured latex rubber balloon used to raise the antenna of survival radios wh...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size Medium. The cloth is generally in excellent condition and retains good even colour and only relatively light soiling. The...

U.S.A.A.F. Officer's 'Chocolate' Garrison Cap
No size label. Dark OD sidecap with black and gold piping. Green satin lining. Fitted with a pin backed Sterling marked Colonel's eagle badge and...

R.A.F. Foam Rubber Flying Helmet Cushions - Pair
Stores ref. 22c/67. A pair of grey rubber cushions as fitted inside all of the 'zip-eared' flying helmet including the B-type, FAA C-type etc. Pro...

R.A.F. Seat Type Parachute Cushion
Sandy coloured cotton canvas with brass ventilation eyelets. Central slot for the harness to pass through. Sorbo rubber cushion pad/insert. Webbi...

R.A.F. Seat Type Parachute Cushion
Sandy coloured cotton canvas with brass ventilation eyelets. Central slot for the harness to pass through. Sorbo rubber cushion pad/insert. Webbi...

Air Ministry Dividers, Cased
By Thornton. Air Ministry King's Crown marked and 1939 dated. Chrome plated 'bow' dividers for use by navigators when map plotting. Approx. 18cm ...

R.C.A.F. / R.A.F. 1932 Pattern 'Battle of Britain'
RCAF Stores Ref. 22C/22, RAF Stores Ref. 22c/ *55 (actual jacket is technically 22c/240). Manufactured by The Dominion Rubber Company Ltd. Size l...

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

R.A.F. / U.S.A.A.F. 'Grow' Anti-Flak Helmet
Manufactured by Wilkinson Sword. Designed by General Malcolm Grow who was surgeon general of the 8th AAF during WW2. Although intended initially f...

R.A.F. Escape / Ration Box
Acetate box approx. 14 x 12 x 2.5cms. The box is the earlier non-curved pattern. It contains the following visible escape/evasion and ration items :...

R.A.F. Type D Oxygen Mask - Early Variant
The cloth is generally in excellent clean condition. Unusually there is little moth damage - this being confined to five small holes - one on the ri...

U.S.A.A.F. Winged Propeller Brooch - Silver
Nice little sterling marked enamelled AAF sweetheart brooch joined via a fine chain to a miniature pin backed winged propeller brooch. The former i...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Spray Shield / Hood - Boxed
Stores ref. 27C/2100. Spray shield and hood as fitted to the K-type dinghy. Produced in a rubberized fabric these were simply glued to the dinghy....

A.M. Pamphlet - First Aid And Early Treatment Of B
A.M. Pamphlet 168, 1st edition, May 1944. P/b, 13 x 21cm. 17p. Produced for the advice of medical officers, particularly those at squadrons and i...

U.S.A.A.F. A-8B Oxygen Mask
By The Ohio Chemical Manufacturing Co. Dated 3/43. These masks were introduced in late 1941 and are often referred to as the A-8B 'bladder mask' i...

U.S.A.A.F. AN6519-1 Life-vest
By The Seamless Rubber Co. Fully AAF marked. Date of manufacture is Feb. 14 1945. The material remains very flexible and has good colour and only r...

U.S.A.A.F. B-4 Life-vest
By The United States Rubber Co. Fully AAF marked. Dated Jan. 1943 with later inspection dates in 1944 and 1948. The material is a bit grubby and mar...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet - 1st Late Pattern
Stores Ref. 22c/879, Size 3. The leather is in very good supple condition although a little crumpled in appearance. All straps are good with mos...

U.S.A.A.F. Belt Buckle
Army Air Force belt buckle in gilt metal/brass. With white metal winged propeller design to front. Shows light wear and use. Stock code U18675.....

R.A.F. 'U.S.A.' Nationality Shoulder Title
Single other ranks title in pale blue woven thread on black felt. Cotton backed. Soiled and grubby but in reasonable overall condition. Stock cod...

R.C.A.F. Navigation Computer, Cased
Type E-6B, Stores ref. 6B/148. By Stanley Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (S.M. Co.) 1935 copyright. White metal disc scales for height and airspeed compu...

Triplex Flying Goggles
Ovoid white metal frames with sprung silky knitted fabric & fur edging. Simple elastic strap with adjuster slide. Gold embossed Triplex marks at s...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Fighter Pilot's 'Chocolate' Tun
Four pocket dark olive drab 'chocolate' tunic by Kahn Tailoring of Indianapolis. May 1942 dated. Standard tunic with English made felt 8th/AAF shoul...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF 'Ike' Jacket
Lovely dark green/brown 'chocolate' 'Ike' jacket tailored from a standard four pocket tunic. Fitted with matched snow-flake back pin-backed Sterl...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Pilot Grouping
This listing comprises various items of paperwork, photographs and records etc relating to a B-17 / B-24 pilot with the 490th Bomb Group (Heavy), 84...

U.S.A.A.F. A-11 Wristwatch - Ex. 8th AAF Pilot
By Elgin. 1944 contract date. Black dial with Arabic numerals. The case is somewhat scratched and shows age and wear. The dial and crystal are...

Pocket Compass - Ex 8th AAF Pilot
By Wittnauer. Circular compass in a white metal casing. Approx. 45mm diameter with hinged lid and top ring for a lanyard or strap. A small push-butt...

U.S.A.A.F Pilot Wing - Ex 8th AAF Pilot
Full size - approx. 3"/8cm span. Sterling marked. Clutch backed wing with Sterling marked 'clutch' parts. Very good used condition throughout. Th...

U.S.A.A.F. Language Guide - French, Ex 8th AAF Pil
French - A Guide To The Spoken Language. P/b, approx. 13 x 11cms. 62p. Published by the War dept. and dated 1943. Includes basic words, phrases an...

U.S.A.A.F. Language Guide - German, Ex 8th AAF Pil
German - A Guide To The Spoken Language. P/b, approx. 13 x 11cms. 67p. Published by the War dept. and dated 1943. Includes basic words, phrases an...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Shoulder Patch & AAF Patch
Machine made 8th AAF and winged star AAF shoulder patches. Both in excellent unused condition and from the the effects of a B-17 / B-24 pilot with ...

Cigarette Case - Ex 8th AAF Pilot
Marked 'Mayell'. Chromed/stainless steel metal case approx. 8 x 14cm. Textured finish and with a map of Great Britain, Ireland and parts of Franc...

U.S.A.A.F. B-17 Recognition Type Model - Ex. 8th A
Large, 1/72 scale (?) model of a B-17. Approx. 44cm wingspan and 32cm in length. Seems to be constructed in solid wood and is well made and detail...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Pilot's ID Bracelet
Simple Sterling silver identity bracelet with chain and clasp. Engraved 'Edward C Kinzler, A.S.N. 13036036, A.A.F.' The bracelet is well worn with...

U.S.A.A.F. E-3A/E-17 Survival Kit - Ex 8th AAF Pil
Kit, Emergency Sustenance, Type E-3A. Known as a 'personal aids' kit this contained escape and evasion equipment in a waterproof ethyl cellulose pl...

R.A.F. Flight Map - Berlin
Sheet N.E.52/10, 1 : 500,000 Europe (Air). 3rd edition. Linen backed paper. Approx. 62 x 83cm. 1943 dated. Marked with period air bases. Cover...

R.A.F. Navigational Plotting Map : London - Brest
R.A.F. Plotting Series (Second Edition Series 3), Sheet N.W.48/5.5, dated 6/44. 1 : 500,000. Paper. Approx. 110 x 86cm. Printed in red/bacl & ...

R.A.F. Radar Plotting Chart : London - Berlin
R.A.F. Radar Plotting Chart - Central German Fixing Chart, London-Berlin, Edition of August 1944, dated 7/45. 1 : 1000,000. Paper. Approx. 112 ...

Luftwaffe Target Maps/Documents - Vickers Works
3 sheets, 31 x 33cm. 19391940 dated. Luftwaffe intelligence photo/map of the Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. at Manchester (Salford). The fr...

Luftwaffe Target Maps/Documents - Midlands Railway
2 sheets, 30 x 39cm & 21 x 24cm. 1939 dated. Luftwaffe intelligence photo/map of the Midlands Railway Carriage & Wagon Works in Birmingham. The ...

R.A.F. Type H Oxygen Mask - WW2 Dated
Size Medium. Dated 3-45. (March 1945). Rare wartime dated example of this mask. The rubber facepiece is in fair to reasonable condition only. Most ...

R.A.F. Type H Oxygen Mask - WW2 Dated
Size Medium. Dated 3-45. (March 1945). Rare wartime dated example of this mask. The rubber facepiece is in fair condition only. Most of the rubber ...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in very good overall condition with only minor paint rubbing on exposed edges. The leather surround is also v...

R.A.F. Chamois Leather Flying Gloves
Stores Ref. 22c/431. Size 8. Fine creamy yellow chamois gloves. Unlined. Marked inside the size, reference numbers, War Department broad arrow and m...

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

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has virtually all of its blue-...

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

R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Flare 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.T'. for use w...

R.A.F. ASR War Savings Group Poster
W.F.P.235. Issued by The National Savings Committee and printed for HM Stationary Office by J.Weiner Ltd. Approx. 70 x 55cm. Original wartime sav...

WW2 Recruitment Poster - Ginger's Back!
Printed for HM Stationary Office by Thomas Forman & Sons. Ltd., Nottingham. Approx. 75 x 50cm. Artist : 'Locke'. Circa 1945. Shows a red-haired ...

R.A.F. Flying Helmet Chamois 'Donuts'
A matched pair of original WW2 RAF chamois leather earpieces commonly referred to as 'donuts'. These are the same pattern as those used in the late...

R.A.F. Volunteer Reserve Collar Insignia
Pair of brass 'VR's with the twin 'lug' type rear fixings. Very good used condition. Stock code U16140....

R.A.F. Flight Engineer Brevet
Nice padded 'E' brevet in fawn coloured cotton thread on a black felt with a black paper backing. Some soiling but in very good to excellent used co...

R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Padded pilot wing in a beautifully soft light fawn coloured silk thread on black felt with a cotton backing. Has a tiny hole in the backing felt ne...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry Stereoscopic Viewer
Type D. Stores ref. : 14B/746. Used by photo-reconnaisance staff to view aerial photographs for interpretation purposes. The use of these helped ...

R.A.F. 'Gosport' Communication Tubes & Earpieces
Stores ref. 6F/154. Used for communication between pilot and co-pilot - usually within biplane cockpits. The fabric covered flexible metal tubes a...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Inflation Cylinder Sleeve
'Sleeve Fabric for 'K' Type Dinghy', Stores ref. 27C/2044. Orange canvas sleeve approx. 27 x 10cm used to contain the Co2 inflation cylinder. Pre...

U.S.A.A.F. / U.S.A.F. C-2A One-Man Life Raft & Acc
Raft, Pneumatic Type C-2A. By the New York Rubber Corp. Dated Dec. 1953. Spec. Nr. MIL-R-5863A. Based on the classic one-man RAF Type K dinghy, ...

R.A.F. Type H Oxygen Mask
Size medium. Dated 4/66. Fitted with the smaller plastic Amplivox 13100 microphone. The rubber is in excellent used condition with only minor cr...

R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/437. Size 7. The brown suede uppers are in very good '+' condition with only minor rubbing and soiling. The rubber “galosh” sectio...

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

Lloyd Loom Armchair From R.A.F. West Malling
Classic Lloyd Loom armchair as used on many wartime R.A.F. bases and often favoured by resting pilots due to their extremely comfortable design. D...

R.A.F. Silver Sweetheart Brooch
Sterling silver brooch in the form of a pilot wing suspended beneath a horizontal bar with pin backing. The wing is approx. 42mm in span and enamel...

U.S.A.A.F. AN-H-15 Flying Helmet
Size large. By the Zip-A-Bag Corp. Tan cotton helmet. The cloth is in excellent condition throughout. Shows minor storage soiling and age wear only....

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket Collar Strap
Black elastic strap with metal attachment clips to each end . These were fitted using the small brass 'eyes' sewn onto the rear of the Irvin collar...

R.A.F. Type D Oxygen Mask - Reproduction
A museum quality reproduction Type D oxygen mask. Superb attention to detail using Government surplus woollen cloth and a chamois lining interfaced...

R.A.F. Type D Oxygen Mask Hose & Connector #2
Part reproduction. 5' / 60" /153cm length of black and white flecked, cotton braided black rubber tubing. A friend of mine had this made up approx...

R.A.F. Type D Oxygen Mask Hose & Connector #1
Part reproduction. 5' / 60" /153cm length of black and yellow flecked, cotton braided salmon pink rubber tubing. A friend of mine had this made up...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever - 1st
Chromed metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever consists of a 'J' shaped handle that pivots...

Air Ministry Emergency Flying Ration Mk.II
Stores Ref. 27P/7. Approx. 11 x 8.5 x 2.8cm. Gilt metal box - much like an old tobacco tin. Printed with A 'Crown' M to lid and with contents lis...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/768/771, Size 9.5. The leather is in very good supple and generally clean condition. Light marking to the finger tips and cuff o...

R.A.F. / F.A.A. C-type Flying Helmet - Modified
Stores ref. 22c/452. Size 4. Extremely rare and unusual helmet based on a standard early 2-stud C-type (E-series masks). Predates the 'factory mad...

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

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Transmitter, Type T.3180, Box
Stores ref. 10DB/975. The T.3180 ‘Walter MK.1’ was a compact portable homing transmitter designed to help locate downed airman and was issued with ...

R.A.F. Pilot / Seat Type Parachute Assembly
By GQ. Parachute, Single point, quick release with seat pack. Commonly referred to as the 'pilot's parachute'. Classic white webbing with a central...

R.A.F. 'Claw Foot' Ice Tongs
By Walker & Hall. EPNS (silver plate) ice tongs. Approx. 14cm in length. RAF King's Crown crest to handle and striking birds claw ends. 1935 date...

R.A.F. Officers' Mess Soup Bowl
By A J Wilkinson Ltd. Royal Staffordshire Pottery. White china bowl approx. 24cm diameter. Marked with 'R.A.F.' King's Crown crest with a blue a...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th / 9th AAF Christmas Card
Approx. 8 x 13cm. Simple card with AAF 'winged star' and text 'Christmas Greetings, U.S.A.A.F. IN ENGLAND, 1944'. With message inside and illustr...

Air Ministry Medical Department Otoscope
By J. Weiss & Son Ltd. Small chromed metal otoscope/auriscope. The handle would house the battery and a separate headpiece houses a light source w...

U.S.A.A.F. Aircrew Wing - Sterling
By A.E. Co. Utica. New York. Full size 3"/8cm aircrew wing. Clutch backed - no clutches (we can probably find a couple for the buyer). Maker & '...

R.A.F. Seat Type Parachute Cushion
Sandy coloured cotton canvas with brass ventilation eyelets. Central slot for the harness to pass through. Sorbo rubber cushion pad/insert. Some ...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
By G & T.L. Stores ref. 15A/137. Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip on chest-type parachute packs. This is a genuine RAF/British manuf...

R.A.F. Parachute Harness Quick Release Box
Stores ref. 15A/150. Standard wartime quick release box with the fully rounded front plate marked 'Turn to Unlock - Press To Release'. The position ...

R.A.F. Pilot KIA Grouping
Small grouping to Flying Officer Colin Thwaites RAFVR, service number 125888, killed in action 17th April 1943 aged 21. Thwaites was serving with 1...

WW1 Period R.F.C. Sidcot Flying Suit
By Robinson & Cleaver. Developed during the winter of 1916 by Sidney Cotton of the RNAS and patented by his friend, J Evans of Robinson & Cleaver, ...

WW1 Vickers F.B.5 Wing Strut
Original wooden wing strut from a First World War Vickers F.B. 5 (Fighting Biplane 5), more commonly known as the 'Gun Bus'. This was the first air...

Prayer Book - RAF Polebrook, 1941
We had two of these small Army prayer books. This one is approx. 10 x 13cm, has 64p and is overstamped 'Chaplains Office, 14 Aug 1941, RAF Polebro...

Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Repair Notes
Approx. 10 x 16cm. Softbound with a leatherette/rexine cover. 84p. Ring bound. Produced by Rolls Royce Aero Service Department, Derby. Individual...

R.A.F. 428 Squadron Flight Engineer's Documents
Small grouping contained in a Navigator's Log Book folder. The folder has three Flight Engineer's Log Sheets (Lanc) - all of which have information...

R.A.F. Press Photo - Taxiing Lancaster
Approx. 26 x 20cm (10 x 8"). Good clear photo showing a Taxiing Lancaster bomber. Ex Sgt. J Nicholas, 428 (Ghost) Squadron, 6 Group, R.C.A.F. No...

R.A.F. Club Tea/Water Pot
Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS/Silver Plated) teapot/water pot/coffee pot. Approx. 11cm tall. Hinged lid with ball knob. Pierced hollow handle...

R.A.A.F. Bomb Aimer Brevet
Flat 'B' brevet in the distinctive dark blue felt with pale blue wreath. Fine black cotton backing cloth. Good used condition. Stock code U152738....

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion 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 sleev...

WW2 Luftwaffe Recognition Guide
Insignia of Warplanes. Issued by the High Command of the Luftwaffe, January 1941. Card, 10 x 15cm (closed), opening to approx. 76 x 15cm. Double ...

Handwritten, Signed Note From Lady Harris
14 x 9cm. Card printed with the name, address and telephone number of Lady Therese Harris, wife of Sir Arthur T Harris, better known as 'Bomber' H...

Signed Letter from Sir Arthur T Harris
Handwritten letter on paper headed 'From Marshall Of The Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur T Harris, BT, GCB, OBE, AFC, LLD.' and with his full address i...

R.A.F. Parachute Bag
Standard issue wartime parachute bag in heavy light brown canvas. Twin webbing handles and original chromed 'Aero' zip fastener. Retains one of th...

U.S.A.F. Type B-5 Life Preserver
'Vest, Life Preserver, Penumatic, Type B-5'. By Willis & Geiger Inc. Date of manufacture is 1950. The material is a little soiled but remains in ...

U.S.A.A.F. Captain Rank Bars
Matched pair of 'Shold-R-Form' pin-backed Captain rank bars by Meyer of New York. Excellent used condition. Stock code U18479....

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle - Tube
By J Hudson & Co. The less commonly found 'tube' whistle used by wartime aircrew. Period photos show these hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Stole (Bladder)
Stores ref. 22c/72. Pale grey/white rubberized cotton stole for the 1941 pattern Mae West. The material is generally quite flexible but does have a ...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - Zones of France
Sheet 'Zones of France'. Second Edition. Large single sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 62 x 68cm (framed). 1 : 2000,000. With inset of front...

R.A.F. Navigator's Protractor
By The British Engraving & Nameplate Mfg. Co. London W.1. Large cream coloured plastic/acetate protractor. Approx. 30cm wide x 15cm top to bottom....

R.A.F. Electrically Heated Hand Muff
MK.II, 24 Volt. Olive drab cotton canvas muff with integral heating element. Knitted 'cuffs' to keep out the draughts. Cotton covered wiring loom...

U.S.A.A.F. Aircrew Wing - Sterling
By Amico. Full size 3"/8cm aircrew wing. Pin backed. Maker & 'Sterling' marked to rear. Nicely detailed wing in excellent condition. Lovely pa...

U.S.A.A.F. Airgunner Shirt Wing
52mm span cast metal shirt wing with pin back. Unmarked but believed to be silver. Excellent although the rear has been scratched at the centre se...

U.S.A.A.F. Officers' Visor Cap - English Made
'Superior Quality, Manufactured By Everritt, W. Vero & Co. London. Expressly For The United States Forces In European Operations'. Approx. 7, 1/4. ...

R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
Extremely rare and sought after 'chemically heated' gauntlets. Manufactured in untreated suede/sheepskin with a shearling fleece lining. Chromed l...

R.A.A.F. Service Dress Tunic
By M.TX (Melbourne Textiles), Size 12, 1944 dated. Classic dark blue officer rank SD jacket with black plastic buttons and belt buckle. Has Flying...

Precautions To Be Taken In The Event Of Capture
Folding Card. Approx. 10 x 13cm closed, opening to 31 x 10cm. Published by The War Office, 15th April 1942 and marked as 'Not To Be Published'. A...

R.A.F. S.E.A.C. Photo Album - Liberators / Nose Ar
Small photograph album, approx. 14 x 10cm. Inscribed on the inner front cover 'To Harold With Love From Mother, 7-7-39'. Contains approx. 34 sma...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Inflation Cylinder Sleeve, Bo
'Sleeve Fabric for 'K' Type Dinghy', Stores ref. 27C/2044. This item is still boxed/sealed but will contain one orange canvas sleeve approx. 27 x ...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Pack Quick Release Unit #2
Stores ref. 27C/2157. The webbing lanyards of the type A MK.II, III & B pack is fitted with a quick-release unit that consists of 2 sections, part o...

U.S.A.A.F. Pilot's Identity Bracelet, Boxed
Electro plated nickel silver (EPNS/Silver plated) ID bracelet. Heavy and chunky design with small pilot wing to one side leaving a large area for e...

R.A.F. Club Sauce 'Jug'
By Wood & Sons Ltd. Tiny white ceramic twin lipped sauce jug. Approx. 5cm tall x 4.5cm diameter. Has a gilt edged dark blue band around the top e...

U.S.A.A.F. Aircrew Wing
Full size 3"/8cm aircrew wing. Pin backed. Unmarked. Appears to be a theatre made cast 'silver' example. Heavily domed central section and an ...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Pack Quick Release Unit
Stores ref. 27C/2157. The webbing lanyards of the type A MK.II, III & B pack is fitted with a quick-release unit that consists of 2 sections, part o...

R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Flare Tin
Box No. 381 MK.1. Red painted metal tin approx. 9 x 6 x 3cm. This contained 3 red star distress flare cartidges 'Signal 1" Red MK.XII.T'. for use wi...

U.S.A.A.F. E-17 Survival Kit - Complete
Kit, Emergency Sustenance, Type E-17. Known as a 'personal aids' kit this contained escape and evasion equipment/food in two separate waterproof et...

R.F.C. Swagger Stick
Fine bamboo cane approx. 67cm in length. White metal cap with raised Royal Flying Corps winged crest. Some tarnishing, wear and small dents. No m...

R.A.F. Goggle, Dark Adaption, MK.1A
Stores Ref. 22c/875. Simple soft leather facemask with circular metal lens housings and basic elastic strap. Fitted with dark red filter lenses. ...

U.S.A.A.F. Bombardier Wing, English Made, Firmin
By Firmin, London. Full size 3"/8cm aircrew wing. Pin backed. Two-piece construction. Lovely patina. Probably sterling silver but not marked as...

R.A.F. Height And Air Speed Computor, MK.IIA
Stores ref. 6B/166. Circular white metal instrument. Has rotating discs for setting the ground pressure, temperature, indicated height and airspee...

R.A.F. Height And Air Speed Computor, MK.I
By The London Name Plate Mfg. Co. Ltd. Stores ref. 6B/108. 1940 date code. Circular white metal instrument. Has rotating discs for setting the gr...

R.A.F. Flight Sergeant Crowns - Plastic, Pair
By A. Stanley & Co. Walsall. Pair of the rarer gold coloured plastic crowns complete with paxolin type backing plates and split pin rear fixings. ...

U.S.A.A.F. Airgunner Wing
Full size 3"/8cm stamped aircrew wing. Pin backed. Two-piece construction. Lovely patina. Probably sterling silver but has no markings. Central...

U.S.A.A.F. Aircrew Wing, English Made - Gaunt
By J R Gaunt, London. Full size 3"/8cm aircrew wing. Pin backed. Two-piece construction. Lovely patina. Probably sterling silver but not marked...

R.A.F. Navigational Planisphere MK.1A, 1942
Stores ref. 6B/153. By The British Engraving And Nameplate Manufacturing Co. Leatherette case/folder approx. 32 x 32cm containing a metal frame/ba...

Boeing Model B-17F Field Service Manual
H/b, 21 x 14cm. May 1943. With issue stamp of March 24th 1944, copy number 4153. 561p plus index. The book was prepared with the object of pr...

R.A.F. Navigator's Service Dress Tunic - 102 Squad
By Austin Reid of Regent Street, London. Standard four pocket tunic with nice flat 'N' brevet, Flying Officer sleeve rank lace and ribbons for 39-4...

R.A.F. Scarf & Tie - Ex. 102 Squadron Navigator
Standard RAF striped neck tie in silk weave/rayon weft. Good used condition. Also comes with RAF silk/rayon 'square' approx. 70 x 70cm., again in...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
Plain creamy white rayon finely knitted scarf. Bi-coloured tasselled ends. Approx. 30 x 120cms. Typical of those worn by fighter pilots to help p...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
Slightly more unusual creamy white scarf in a knitted fine ribbed pattern. Appears to be wool/silk mix and has more weight than the normal silk/ray...

Pocket Compass - Ex 8th AAF Pilot
By Wittnauer. Circular compass in a white metal casing. Approx. 45mm diameter with hinged lid and top ring for a lanyard or strap. A small push-butt...

Wristcompass - Ex 8th AAF Pilot
By Waltham (W.C. Co.) Solid brass case incorporating loops for a wriststrap. Black rotor with white luminous (?) markings. Approx. 28mm diameter....

R.A.F. Observer Brooch
Solid brass sweetheart 'O' brevet with lugged/split pin fixings to rear. No markings. Approx. 4cm span. Very good condition. Stock code U18707....

R.A.F. - Free Gun Sighting
Weapons Notes For Flying Personnel. Prepared by the Empire Air Armament School and issued by the Air Ministry. P/b, 22 x 28cm. 30p, August 1946 r...

U.S.A.A.F. Type B-8 Goggles, Boxed
By Polariod Corporation. The rubber frame is marked 'Aviation Goggle No. 1065' and also as 'Type B8'. This is in excellent condition throughout. T...

Luftwaffe Aircraft Cockpit Clock
By Junghans. Black painted alloy cased clock with a chronograph movement, activated using the oval knob beneath the winder, Black dial with Arabic...

U.S.A.A.F. Cadet Visor Cap
By The Society Brand Hat Co. Size 7, 1/8. Olive drab felt cap with light tan leather peak and matching strap. Mustard yellow/gold satin lining wi...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet - Early Pattern
Stores ref. 22c/451. Size 3. The leather is generally in excellent condition - clean, quite supple and showing only light use/wear. Fitted with 4...

R.A.F. Electrically Heated Bootees, Type H
Stores ref. 22C/1017. Size large. 24 volt. Green cotton blanket lined bootees with an integral electrical heating element. Designed to be used w...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Shoulder Patch - English Made
English made 8th AAF shoulder patch embroidered on felt. Unusual smaller size - approx. 55mm diameter. Some moth damage at the edges as seen in th...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Sweetheart Badge
Theatre made and probably unique 'stubby' winged white metal 8th AAF badge. Approx. 5 x 3 cm max. Simple safety pin rear fixing. Marked to rear '...

U.S.A.A.F. Navigator's Shirt Wing
By Vanguard. 5cm cast 'silver' metal shirt wing with pin back fastening. Maker's marks to rear. Excellent used condition. Stock code U18601. ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle
By J Hudson & Co., Birmingham. The less commonly found 'tube' whistle used by wartime aircrew. Period photos show these hanging from the 1941 patter...

1920s / 1930s Flying Goggles
Chromed pear-drop frames with knitted fabric backing and fur trim. Simple elastic strap. Very similar in style to the MK.II goggle. The frames a...

U.S.A.A.F. Flying Helmet 'Y' Loom & Receivers
Standard HS-38 loom with red PL-354 jackplug. Fitted with a pair of matched ANB-H-1 receivers by Radio Speakers Inc. Very good used condition bar ...

R.A.F. Wooden Sign
Large King's Crown R.A.F. sign. Plywood, circular and approx. 72cm in diameter. In the form of an other ranks cap badge with elaborate lettering, ...

R.A.F. Observer Parachute Pack 'Loops'
Pair of chromed steel 'loops' that are used to attach the Observer parachute pack to the harness clips. One end joins the clips and the other is at...

French Air Force Flight Map - Lyon
Carte Aeronautique De La France. Sheet 4, 1 : 1000,000 Linen backed paper. Approx. 68 x 68cm. 1934 dated. Centred on Lyon with Marseilles on ...

U.S.A.A.F Silver Ring
Sterling silver marked cignet ring with stylized eagles to each side and AAF winged propeller device to front cartouche. Very good used. Stock cod...

R.C.A.F./ R.A.F. Irvin Seat Parachute Pack
By Irvin Air Chute Ltd. Marked with Canadian patents to 1938. This pack was used with a 24' canopy and the seat type / pilot parachute harnesse ...

R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit, Modified
Size 6. Stores Ref. 22c/365. (Ht. 5'11"- 6', Ch. 40-42", Wt. 36-38", Seat 41-43". Leg 31.5"). The material is in very good condition with only l...

U.S.A.A.F. Manual - 'Get That Fighter'
P/b, 10 x 17cm. 1st edition, 1943, 46p plus pullout diagrams. Spiral bound. Restricted manual prepared by the AAF. 'THis books deals only with...

U.S.A.A.F. Combat Crew Booklet
P/b, 11 x 16cm, 30p. Prepared under the direction of the Commanding General Army Air Forces, By the 2nd Air Force and Training Aids Division, AAF...

R.A.F. Flying Clothing Card
Form 667B. Issued to an airman at No.8 Maintenance Unit in January 1941. Details the flying kit issued to him including boots, socks, B-type flyin...

R.A.F. Comforts Committee Approved Knitting Patter
Issued by Weldon. Approx. 22 x 30cm. 19p. Patterns for pullovers, knitted helmets, wristlets and gloves, scarves and socks. Illustrated throu...

U.S.A.A.F. Instrument Flying Manual - Basic and Ad
Tech. Order No. 30-100A-1, 30-100B-1 & 30-100F-1. P/b, 21 x 28cm. 140+p, January 1944. Published by the AAF Air Service Command. 'Special Edi...

Identification Of German Units
British forces pocket notes on the identification of German Units. Card, approx. 8 x 10cm. March 1941 print date. Gives brief information on ar...

R.A.F. Flight Map - England. Eastern Counties (S)
England. Eastern Counties (S), Sheet 9, R.A.F. Edition dated 1937. 1/4" to 1 mile. Linen backed paper with card covers. Approx. 70 x 54cm (ex...

Allied And Enemy Aircraft - Pocket Guide
Pb, 12 x 18cm. 56p. Correct to July 1944. Allied & Enemy Aircraft (West & South European Area) - A pocket guide to the most important British, ...

U.S.A.A.F. - Your Body In Flight
Tech. Order No. 00-25-13. P/b, 21 x 28cm. 83p, July 1943. Prepared by the Aero Medical Laboratory and published by the AAF Air Service Command....

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West CO2 Cylinder
First pattern, straight sided CO2 gas inflation bottle. The cylinder is fully charged/unused. Extremely difficult to find now. Also suitable for H...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Kapok Pads - Set
Stores ref. 22c/93. Full set of three pads. Calico cotton pads stuffed with kapok. The neck and one side pad is clearly Air Ministry & King's Cr...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Bladder (Stole)
Stores ref. 22c/72. Grey rubberized cotton stole for the '41 pattern Mae West. The material is flexible with moderate staining and a few small nic...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever (2nd
Brass (not the more commonly found chromed) metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever consist...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has virtually all of its blu...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle & Lanyard
By J Hudson & Co., Birmingham. The less commonly found 'tube' whistle used by wartime aircrew. Period photos show these hanging from the 1941 patt...

U.S.A.A.F. Wing - P.O.W. Manufactured
Rare cast lead wing manufactured by Prisoners of War in the camps utilising lead solder from the tin cans in their Red Cross parcels. Approx. 4cm...

U.S.A.A.F. Silver Ring
By AMICO. Sterling silver marked cignet ring with stylized eagles to each side and flat cartouche engraved 'A.C.' Other indistinct lettering to ...

U.S.A.A.F. Aircrew Wing
Full size - approx. 8cm span. Appear to be made in silver washed brass. English style pin backed and potentially of English manufacture. Two-p...

Air Ministry Aircrew Stopwatch Holder/Kneeboard
Aluminium construction. Allows a roll of paper to be used for continuous note taking/plotting. Incorporates a MK.1 rubber stopwatch holder at th...

R.A.F. K Type Dinghy Pack Quick Release Unit
Stores ref. 27C/2080. The webbing lanyards of the type A MK.II, III & B pack is fitted with a quick-release unit that consists of 2 sections, pa...

R.A.F. Type 06A Compass, Cased
Stores ref. 6A/1248. Hand bearing compass for use in taking bearings in circumstances where the fixed type of observer's compass cannot convenien...

WW2 Dated R.A.F. H51 Ammunition Box
Wooden ammunition box approx. 40 x 25 x 12cm. Metal reinforced corners. Blue paint finish and stencilled 'W.O SAYERS, R.A.F. LEEMING'. Further ma...

R.A.F. Suits Aircrew Trousers
By Montague Burton Ltd. of Leeds. Size 7 (Ht. 5'7- '5.8", Wt. 31", St. 36-37", Leg 30.5"), 1943 dated. Rare early battledress trousers with the ...

Air Transport Auxiliary Lapel Badge - Numbered
Cast 'silver' white metal lapel badge approx. 3 x 2 cm. Lettering 'ATA to centre surrounded by a wreath and motto beneath Aetheris Avidi' (Eager ...

WW1 U.S.A.C. Resistal NAK-V Flying Goggles
Produced by Resistal, a subsidiary of Stratus & Buegeleisen, the NAK was chosen as standard issue during and after the First World War. It featur...

R.A.F. 'Taylor' Bouyancy Flying Suit
'Suit, Flying, Bouyant'. Stores ref. 22c/739. Size medium. Yellow one-piece double breasted suit designed to give maximum comfort, bouyancy in ...

Official Air Ministry Beaufighter Press Photograph
Approx. 25 x 21cm. Excellent clear shot of two pilots on the wing of a Coastal Command Beaufighter which has been loaded with a torpedo ready for...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Inflation Cylinder Sleeve - B
'Sleeve Fabric for 'K' Type Dinghy', Stores ref. 27C/2044. Orange canvas sleeve approx. 27 x 10cm used to contain the Co2 inflation cylinder. P...

R.A.F. Course & Speed Calculator MK.IIA
Stores Ref. 6B/125. By W. G. Pye & Co. Ltd. Metal construction with sliding scale of airspeed and scales to allow for drift and distance etc. Sho...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket Collar Strap
Black elastic strap with metal attachment clips to each end . These were fitted using the small brass 'eyes' sewn onto the rear of the Irvin coll...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - History
Labelled as Ht. 6'1", Ch. 42", Wt. 38". Physically measures approx. 50” so should be OK for around a 44-46” chest in theory. Classic four panel ...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - European Theatre
Sheet 43C/D (1943 series map). Large double sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 70 x 70cms. 1 : 1000,000. Covers large areas of Holland, Belgi...

R.A.F. Suit, Aircrew Cold Weather MK.3 Jacket
Stores ref. 22/1301227, Size 4 (height 162 - 171cm, chest 94 - 106cm). 1986 dated. A very good example of this popular jacket. The material is ...

R.A.F. Pilot's Battledress Jacket
War Service Dress Blouse. Size 86 (Ht. 5'5-5'6", Ch. 38-39", Wt. 34"). By Montague Burton Ltd. Leeds. 1944 dated. Standard battledress blouse wit...

R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Flying Boots - History
Stores Ref. 22c/439. Size 9. The brown suede uppers are in good condition with only relatively minor rubbing and soiling. The left boot also has ...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Signaller's SD Tunic
Unknown maker/size but physically measures approx. 40". Standard other ranks service dress tunic with a very nice heavily padded Signaller brevet,...

Pocket Guide to Burma
Approx. 10 x 12cm. Printed by Fosh & Goss, dated 5/45. 57p. llustrated. Information for troops going to Burma - how th war has affected the co...

R.A.F. Escape/Evasion Tissue Paper Phrase Glossary
Printed on tissue onion-skin type paper. Approx. 18 x 43cm. 'Malay Glossary For Airmen'. Essentially a word/phrase sheet to aid airmen who had...

R.A.F. Navigators' Bag
By Waring & Gillow Ltd. Stores ref. 1A/3927. The classic, ultra rare light green holdall used to carry all the Navigator's charts, chartboard, para...

R.A.F. Navigators' Parallel Rule
By Aston & Mander & Co. Ltd. 1944 dated. 'Capt. Field's Improved' boxwood parallel rule with brass fittings. Approx. 45cms/18" in length x 7.5cms...

R.A.F. Medical Services Armband
Cream linen armband approx. 40 x 8cm max. With small red cross in felt stitched to centre. Fastens with twin brass 'Newey' poppers. Three pairs...

WW2 Japanese Naval Air Base Armband
Silk armband aprpox. 33 x 9cm. Fully hemmed edges with brass eyelets at each end to allow for a tying cord. Marked with some form of propellor ...

R.A.F. Supermarine Spitfire Rear View Mirror
Mirrors, Aircraft, Type B. Stores ref. 27H/2017. Original rear view mirror as fitted to all Spitfire fighter aircraft from the MK.II onwards. C...

R.A.F. Flight Engineer Brevet
Nice padded 'E' brevet in oatmeal coloured silk thread on a black felt with a fine hessian type backing. Some soiling but in very good used condi...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Large Knife
Knife, 2-Bladed 5" Cutting, 5" Saw. By Colonial Cutlery Co. (only 2 manufacturers made these - The Colonial Cutlery Company, Prov, Rhode Islan...

U.S.A.A.F. Bullion Shoulder Patch
Nicely made wire bullion on felt winged star shoulder patch. Excellent used condition. Stock code U17476. ...

U.S.A.A.F 8th AF Shoulder Patch - English Made
English made 'stubby winged' 8th AAF shoulder patch embroidered on felt. Excellent used condition. Stock code U17467. ...

U.S.A.A.F. Pilot's Sterling Shirt Wings
6cm cast silver metal shirt wing with pin back fastening. Sterling marked. Lacks the pin fastening locking clasp but otherwise in excellent used...

WW2 Solid Wooden Model Kit - Mosquito
By Astral. Solid 1/72nd scale construction kit of a RAF Mosquito. These models were popular with children and aircraft spotter groups during the...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
By Irving Air Chute Of Great Britain. Stores ref. 15A/137. Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. Cream/w...

R.A.F. Aircraft 'Sutton' Harness
Stores ref. 6F/182 (?). Webbing harness that was used to secure the pilot into the seat of his fighter aircraft. Sutton harnesses were used in m...

R.A.F. Officer Rank Service Dress Cap
Unknown maker. Smallish - has 6 3/4 inked onto inner leather band. Standard early peaked cap with green leather underpeak. Good clean condition ...

R.A.A.F. Other Ranks Field Service Cap
Size 7, 1943 dated. Distinctive dark blue Australian sidecap with blackened brass badge and economy buttons. Very light soiling and slight moth...

U.S.A.A.F. A-9A Flying Gauntlets
By Bacmo Postman Corp. Size Extra Large. Unusual light tan coloured leather with very dense pale shearling linings. The leather has some abras...

U.S.A.A.F. Jacket Decal Insignia
Original issue colour AAF flying jacket shoulder decal. Approx. 7 x 8cm. As used on the A-2, B-3, AN-J-4 etc. Part of the directions for appli...

R.F.C. Aerial Message Streamer - Silk
Made from segments of coloured silk and woven cotton with a small pocket at the end to take the message and a weight. These were dropped from airc...

'Zeppelin' Cast Alloy Ashtray, c.1917
Small ashtray cast from alloy taken from 'L48', the last Zeppelin to fall in England. It crashed on 17th June 1917, shot down by Lieutenant L.P. W...

U.S.A.A.F. R-14 Receivers
By Wm. J Murdock Co. Matched pair of the less commonly found R-14 receivers used in WW2 AAF helmets and headsets. Also used by tank crews. Exc...

Horlicks Tablets 24 Hour Ration Tin - Full
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". In...

Horlicks Tablets 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". ...

R.A.F. Flight Sergeant Crowns (pair)
Pair of pressed brass crowns with split pin rear fixings. A proper matched pair. Very good used condition. With split pins. Stock code U15679....

R.A.F. Flight Sergeant Crowns (pair)
Pair of pressed brass crowns with split pin rear fixings. A proper matched pair although there is minor colour variation. Excellent used condit...

U.S.N. Civil Date Indicator Aeronautical Clock
By Waltham Watch Co. Metal cased cockpit clock, approx. 8cm diameter. Black dial with luminous 24 hour Arabic numerals and hands. Smaller inner ...

R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 8. 1939 dated. The leather is in good overall condition bar the usual nicks and cuts around the foot area - more prono...

R.A.F. 'Mosquito' / Desert Pattern Flying Boots -
By John White. Size 11. Unlined green suede calf length boots with leather soles. These are the correct 'all-suede' boots, not the type with a...

R.A.F. Aircrew Coverall, MK.14C
'Coverall Aircrew MK14A' by Beaufort. Stores ref. 22c/1304081. Size 5(chest 91 x 99, Height 172 - 180). Dated 11/85. Olive drab green 'Nome...

U.S.A.A.F. Bombardier's Shirt Wing Insignia
5cm cast metal shirt wing with pin back fastening. Unmarked but appears to be silver. Excellent. Stock code U11811a. ...

U.S.A.A.F. Parachute Canopy
Canopy Assembly Drawing No. 43G14990. White/cream rayon 24' diameter man-carrying canopy suitable for most AAF parachute packs. Clearly stamped ...

U.S.A.A.F. English 9th AAF Shoulder Patch
English made patch embroidered on felt. Excellent used condition. Stock code U17203. ...

Luxor Flying Goggles
Pre-war Luxor flying goggles with chromed metal frames having ventilated wire mesh sides and screw adjustable nose section. Fitted with 'Luxor' ...

U.S.A.F. CWU-27/P Flying Suit (ex RAF)
Coveralls Flying, Men's. CWU-27/P, Sage Green High Temperature, Resistant, Polymide. By Glenn Berry Mfrs. Inc. Size 40L. Manufactured to mili...

R.A.F. 'Rear Gunner' Oxygen Mask Tube / Connect
Rare oxygen tube specially designed for wartime rear gunners with more exposed positions. Manufactured from thicker rubber less prone to freezing...

WW1 Aerial Flechette/Dart
Steel 'dart' as dropped by aircrews over the trenches to maim, injure & kill troops & horses. Approx. 15.5cms in length x 5mm x 5mm. Square se...

U.S.A.A.F. B-14 Flight Jacket
'Jacket, Enlisted Men's, Flight, Type B-14'. By W & Clothing Co. Size 38. Technically a flight jacket but essentially an 'Ike' type jacket that...

W.A.A.F. Service Dress Tunic
Jacket, Serge. W.A.A.F. Tailored by S. Simpson Ltd. Size 5 (Ht. 5'3 - 5'4", Bust 33 - 34", Wt. 25 - 26"). 1942 dated. Although stated on the ...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Pack
By E.E. Ltd. Pack Type C MK.1 for use with silk rigging lines. Stores Ref. 15A/515 (pack alone) or 15A/141 with canopy). Two point detachable ch...

R.A.F. Seat Type Parachute Cushion
Sandy coloured cotton canvas with brass ventilation eyelets. Central slot for the harness to pass through. Sorbo rubber cushion pad/insert. Web...

R.A.F. Type H 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, reasonably clean condition a...

R.A.F Type G Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/645. Size Medium. The rubber is generally in excellent condition. It is reasonably clean but does have some discolouration/spot ma...

R.A.F. Type E* Oxygen Mask c/w Wiring Loom
Stores Ref. 6D/624. This is the later pattern variant of the E-mask complete with anti-suffocation/inspiratory valve and having an elasticated web...

R.A.F. Type E Oxygen Mask (E not E*)
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...

R.A.F. Type G Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/644. Size Small. The rubber is generally in very good condition. It is quite clean but does have minor marks. The only 'issues' a...

R.A.F. Type C Carbon Microphone
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 micro...

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.IVA ...

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

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

U.S.A.A.C/U.S.A.A.F. A-10A Oxygen Mask - Boxed
By The Acushnet Process. Co. Dated 4-44. Size medium. The rubber is very flexible although a bit grubby and there is a small split at the centre o...

U.S.A.A.F. Oxygen Mask, Type A-10A, Boxed
By The Acushnet Process. Co. Dated 4-44 Nox 5/44). Size medium. The rubber is very flexible although a little grubby. The attached tube is also i...

U.S.A.A.F. Seat-Type Parachute Cushion
Part No. 47565-1. By The Standard Parachute Corporation. Olive drab cotton filled with bound hair. Used on all seat type parachutes between the...

WW1 R.F.C. Aviation Watch, MK.V
By Doxa. Circa 1914-1917. Nickel plated steel case with a self-starting keyless 30-hour, 15-jewel movement.. The Swiss movements were selected fo...

Royal Flying Corps Technical Notes, 1916
H/b. 12 x 20cm., 42p interleaved with blank pages for notes plus 38 detailed 'open-out' plates to the rear. Marked as property of H.B.M. Governm...

R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Signal Flare 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.T'. for use...

Air Ministry Emergency Flying Ration MK.II - Full
Stores Ref. 27P/7. Approx. 11 x 8.5 x 2.8cm. Gilt metal box - much like an old tobacco tin. Printed with A 'Crown' M to lid and with contents l...

RAF Aircraft Emergency Flying Ration Satchel
Heavy duty canvas bag approx. 23 x 10 x 12cm. Twin webbing closure straps. Simple adjustable webbing shoulder strap. The inside is divided into...

First Aid Outfit For Aircrews, MK.III
Olive drab rubberized cotton pouch approx. 15 x 15cm. Printed on both sides with a list of contents including Ampoules, Anti-Burn Gloves, Anti-Bur...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Drogue
Stores ref. 27C/1890. Collapsible white cotton sea drogue used to reduce drifting of the dinghy. It looks a bit like a small windsock and has a wi...

R.A.F. / U.S.A.A.F. M-357-A Dinghy Radio Kite
Box kite constructed of tubular aluminium and cotton. Used to hoist the aerial cable for the 'Gibson Girl' radio issued with multi-man dinghies...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Mast
Stores ref. 27C/2054. The mast consists of seven light alloy metal tubes which telescope to a minimum length of 38cm. When extended, the overall...

R.A.F. Beadon Flying Suit Folding Machette
Stores ref. 1B/4665. By Cutler (?). War department broad arrow marked and 1944 dated. Large machette with single folding blade. Black plastic...

R.A.F. Knife, Pocket, With Spike (Beadon Suit Use)
Stores Ref. 22P/11. Sometimes referred to as the R.A.F. 'Clasp' knife. Simple folded sheet steel body with a 'blued' finish. Fitted with tw...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit, Aircraft
These were carried in larger multi-man aircraft. The number of kits supplied depending on the number of aircrew aboard. The kit is contained in ...

R.A.F. Survival Dinghy First Aid Tin
Approx. 18 x 15 x 8cms. Blue painted metal tin with hinged lid. Marked to the lid with a red cross, Air Ministry King's Crown markings and wordi...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit Burn Jelly
Blue painted cylindrical metal tin marked 'BURN JELLY' along with user instructions and Air Ministry markings. Contains a seemingly unused one o...

U.S.A.A.F. Type C-2 Life Raft Pack
Pack, Raft, Pneumatic, Type C-2. Spec. No. 40725. By Hood Rubber Co. For containing the one-man C-2 survival dinghy. Based on the RAF type C p...

R.A.F. Airgunner Service Dress Tunic - Named
Standard Four pocket tunic with nice flat 'AG' brevet, Warrant Officer sleeve badges and ribbons for 39-45 star, Atlantic star, Burma star, France...

R.A.F. Aircrew Sweater
Pick Brand. Size 3. 1941 dated. Blue-grey 'V' necked long sleeved woollen sweater. Aside from a few small pulled threads/small moth holes (h...

R.A.F. Pilot's Battedress Blouse
War Service Dress Blouse. Size 12 (Ht. 5'9-5'10", Ch. 38-39", Wt. 36"). By Lancashire Co Ltd. 1943 dated (See later). Standard battledress bl...

R.A.F. Service Dress Trousers c.1940
Size 17 (Ht. 5'7-5'8", Wt. 32-33", St. 38-39", Leg 30.5"). Standard other ranks trousers with brass buttoned fly and braces attachments. V...

R.A.F. Officer Rank Field Service Cap
Standard sidecap. Unknown maker and size but appears to be a generous size - probably 7 1/4 or more (29cm inner measurement, 31cm overall). Fitt...

R.A.F. Warrant Officer Rank Field Service Cap
By S & P Harris Ltd. Size 6 7/8. 1945 dated. Standard barathea sidecap labelled as ' Caps, F.S. B.G, W.O'. Fitted with a black plastic economy...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt
Approx. 13.5" collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 41". Fully opening front. Single cuffs. No visible markings other than a service...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Service Dress Cap
Approx. size 7 to 7 1/4. No label. Lovely pre-war/ early war example of an other ranks service dress cap. The cap is free of any moth damage ...

R.A.F. Officer Rank Service Dress Cap
By Tress & Co. London. Smallish. Pre-war peaked cap with unusual green painted underpeak. Well worn/used with moderate overall soiling/fading. ...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt/Collar
Approx. 13/13.5" collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 41". Fully opening front. Single cuffs. No visible markings other than a fadi...

R.A.F. War Service Dress Trousers c. 1945
Size 13 (Ht. 5'11-6.0', Wt. 34", St. 39-40", Leg 32.5") but actually measure more like 32" waist and 30.5" inside leg. Standard other ranks trous...

U.S.A.A.F 9th Troop Carrier Command 'Ike'
By Rand Coat Tailors Inc. Jackets. Field, Wool, OD. Size 38R. 1944 dated. Standard 'Ike' jacket with superb embroidered felt Airborne Troop C...

U.S.A.A.F. Officer's 'Crusher' Visor Cap
By 'Uniform Headwear'. Size 7 3/8. 100% wool crown. 'Fighter' model. The olive drab felt is very clean and has no obvious damage or mothing....

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF 486BG Uniform/Paperwork
Comprises an 'Ike' jacket (Jackets, Field, Wool, O.D), by Herman D Oritsky, Size 36L. 1944 dated. This has a lovely English made 8th AAF felt...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Base Depot Sign
Cast alloy door (?) sign for Base Air Depot No.1. Made in 5 sections - 2 wings, star, 'Base Air Depot' banner and a B-17 aircraft. Each wing me...

R.A.F. Station Wall Clock
Station wall clock with wooden backbox and much rarer bakelite suround. The overall diameter is approximately 37cms. 30cm white dial with Roman ...

R.A.F. Control Tower Microphone
Stores Ref. 10A/9795. Candlestick type microphone, approx. 30cm tall. Black painted metal base and upright cylindrical stem. Bakelite microphone h...

R.A.F. Sugar Tongs
EPNS (silver plated) sugar tongs by Hallam Plate. Approx. 11cm in length. RAF King's Crown crest to handle. Stock code M18022....

R.A.F. 'Claw Foot' Ice Tongs
EPNS (silver plate) ice tongs by GG & SS. Approx. 15.5cm in length. RAF King's Crown crest to handle and striking birds claw ends. Very good use...

R.A.F. Toast Rack
EPNS (silver plated) toast rack with integral handle and ball feet. Stamped RAF King's Crown pilot wing to one end. Very good used condition. S...

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

R.A.F. Station Operation Rooms Table Plotter '8'
Small metal 'counter' with the number "8" marked on to represent the level of enemy aircraft. These were mounted on wooden blocks together with o...

R.A.F. Overalls, Flying, Cold Weather, MK.3 Jacket
Stores ref. 22/2577, Size 7 (height 72 - 75", weight 76lb max). 1967 dated. Rare early grey version of this popular jacket. The material is in ...

R.A.F. MK.3C Bonedome, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/1303173. Size Medium Broad. The shell has paint chipping and scratching but appears to be free of fractures or significant damag...

R.A.F. MK.4A/B, 7 Lifejacket Inflation Cylinder
By Walter Kidde Co. Ltd. Life jacket CO2 inflation cylinder. 34grams net. Approx. 16cm long x 3cm diameter. Dated 11/71. 'Live'/unused cylind...

R.A.F. MK.4A Lifejacket
By P Frankenstein & Sons (Manchester) Ltd, a special production of Beaufort Equipment Ltd. Stores ref. 22c/1878. Orange fabric 'waistcoat' wit...

R.A.F. Suits Flying, MK.2/2A c/w Scarf
Stores ref. 22c/1905. Size 2 (ht. 60-64, weight greater than 146lbs.) 1960. Medium weight light blue cotton flying suit with front zip fastener...

R.A.F. Coverall, Air Ventilated, MK.2c
By GQ Parachutes Ltd. Stores ref. 22c/1300607. Size 6 (Ht. 5'11" - 6'4", Ch. 48). 1962 dated. More commonly known as the 'Fairy' suit, the air...

R.A.F. 1951 Pattern Flying Suit/Scarf
'Overalls, Flying, Lightweight - 1951 Pattern. Stores ref. 22c/1139, Size 3 (ht. 5'4" - 5'7", br. 33 - 36"). This was the first of the 'modern' ...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
By Irving Air Chute Of Great Britain. Stores ref. 15A/137. Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. Cream/w...

R.A.F. Type H Oxygen Mask, WW2 Pattern
Size Medium. Dated 4/54. Fitted with the type 57 microphone as used in wartime dated examples. The rubber is in excellent good condition overa...

R.A.F. Single Seat Survival Dinghy
Unknown type/date but probably 1970s/80s. A direct descendant of the wartime Type K this example is manufactured in black and orange rubberized m...

R.A.F Trousers, Anti-G, MK.6C.
Stores ref. 22c/1300182. Trousers, Anti-G, Mk.6C. By Beaufort. Size Large. Nylon over trousers with zip and lace fastening and containing inte...

1924 LZ126 Zeppelin Medal
By Lauer of Nuremberg. A silver coin/medallion issued to commemorate the arrival in the USA of Zeppelin LZ-126 from the manufacturer in Friedrich...

U.S.A.A.F. Guide to Use of Electrically Heated Fly
Prepared and Published by General Electric for the AAF, Flying Clothing Branch. 15 x 22cm. 8p total. Cartoon illustrated leaflet for the simple...

U.S.A.A.F. Manual - Basic Aircraft Machine Guns
War Department Technical Manual TM9-219. Basic Aircraft Machine Guns, Cal. .50, T36 And T25E3(M3). 15 x 22cm. 151p, April 1945. 'Restricted' m...

U.S.A.A.F. 'Keep 'Em Flying' Recruitment Leaflet c
'Keep 'Em Flying - Aviation Cadets Train for Air or Ground Crews'. P/b, 10 x 18cm. 25p, Illustrated with photographs. Dated 9-12-42. Outlines ...

First Aid And Early Treatment Of Burns In the R.A.
A.M. Pamphlet 168, 1st edition, May 1941. P/b, 13 x 21cm. 17p. Produced for the advice of medical officers, particularly those at squadrons and...

Czech Squadron Leader's Christmas Card
Alois Kubita (CBE) 1892 - 1954. Kubita fought in the First World War, being wounded three times. In February 1918 he completed the Air Observers ...

Photo - Short Stirling Bomber
Approx. 20 x 26cm. Superb shot of the nose of a Stirling bomber being fuelled for a mission. A bomb trolley can also be seen in the foreground....

The Rocket Racket - Rocket Projectile Firing
A.P. 2802C. The Rocket Racket - An A.B.C. OF R.P. Firing. Restricted (For Official Use Only). P/b, 20 x 15cm. 28p, Air Ministry, Sept. 1944. A b...

Air Ministry Air Diagram - Lancaster Oxygen System
AD3014A. Lancaster I, II, III Oxygen System. Approx. 100 x 68cms. Prepared by The Ministry Of Aircraft Production for Promulgation by the Air ...

R.A.F. Comforts Committee Approved Knitting Patter
Issued by Bestway. Approx. 18 x 24cm. 4p. Patterns for a sleeveless pullover and a classic polo neck pullover. With photographs of the finish...

WW2 F.A.A. Photograph Album - HMS Indomitable
Approx. 29 x 24cm total. Photograph album put together by a Fleet Air Arm Crewman on HMS Indomitable towards the latter part of the war when this...

AVRO Lancaster Instructional Course Handbook
Instructional Course Handbook for the Lancaster Aircraft, AVRO Type '683' Mk. 1., II, III & X. Published by A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd, Manchester, June...

Original Unique Battle of Britain Pilot Photograph
Approx. 35 x 35mm. This is a photographic studio contact strip photograph of Battle of Britain spitfire pilot Sergeant Clarence William Francis i...

Battle of Britain Pilot's Map - Named
Royal Air Force Edition. Sheet 7, 'England, South Wales'. Linen backed paper map with card covers. 1938 dated. Shows the airfields/artillery r...

R.A.F. Pilot's Cockpit Drill - Me109
Hardcover/ring bound, 11 x 18cms. Rare flip chart notes used for captured Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me109 fighters. Begins with Emergency drill an...

R.A.F. Propaganda Poster
“The R.A.F Goes To It!” Huge poster - approx. 190 x 64cms (printed in 2 sections). Roundel & text “ Wings Over Europe - The R.A.F. Goes To ...

Services Knitting Pattern - R.A.F. Balaclava
Men's & Women's Services Gloves, R.A.F. Helmet (with Ear-Holes) and Cap (for Steel Helmet). Published by Patons & Baldwins Ltd. Approx. 12 x 18c...

R.A.F. Navigators' Bag, 1944 Dated
Stores ref. 1A/3927. The classic, ultra rare light green holdall used to carry all the Navigator's charts, chartboard, parallel rules, pencils, p...

R.A.F. Navigators' Parallel Rule
By A. G. Thornton Ltd. 1942 dated. 'Capt. Field's Improved' boxwood parallel rule with brass fittings. Approx. 45cms/18" in length x 7.5cms/3" wi...

R.A.F. Height & Airspeed Computor, MK.IIA
By The London Name Plate Mfg. Co. Ltd. Stores ref. 6B/166. 1940 date code. Circular white metal instrument. Has rotating discs for setting the ...

U.S.A.A.F. Type A-8 Stopwatch
By Waltham. Chromed case, approx. 5cm diameter. Black dial with white numerals, sweep hand and subsidiary dial. Nine jewel continuous running m...

U.S.A.A.F. Sterling Silver Enamelled Bracelet
Silver chain with presumed (unmarked) enamelled silver letters 'U.S.A.A.F.' Also with a sterling silver marked miniature pilot wing charm. The c...

U.S.A.A.F. Type D-4 Navigational Computer
By G Felsenthal & Sons. Circular, approx. 11cm diameter. Manufactured in black plastic with luminous markings. Fully AAF marked and in excellent...

Battle of Britain Merlin Engine Piston Ashtray
Polished alloy ashtray created from the piston from a Rolls Royce Merlin engine as used in the Battle of Britain. Engraved with part of Churchill'...

R.A.F. Swagger Cane
EPNS (silver plated) 'ball' topped cane approx. 70cm in length. Raised RAF King's Crown crest on the ball. Shows wear and minor loss of plating...

Hawker Typhoon Desk Model
Scratch built model of a Hawker Typhoon with a very well executed aircraft modelled from 3 sections of canopy perspex. The curved stand is also n...

R.A.F. Stopwatch, MK.3
Stores Ref. 6B/117. Swiss made movement. Approx. 5cm diameter. Intended for general application and aircraft use. Keyless winding and running for...

Aircrew Kneeboard/Stopwatch Holder
Aluminium construction. Allows a roll of paper to be used for continuous note taking/plotting. Incorporates a stopwatch holder at the top - this...

Original R.A.F. Pen & Ink Sketch, 1919
Small pen & ink drawing of a flying boat over the sea. There is a further aircraft & airship in the distance. Above this are some nicely drawn p...

R.A.F. 'Medium Landing Compass'
A small size landing compass, the upper rotating bezel ring with hinged foresight having a centre hairline, prism backsight and horizontal spirit ...

R.A.F. 1925 Pattern Officer Rank Webbing Set
Web Equipment For Officers (R.A.F.). Basic set with 2nd pattern holster. All components by M.E Co. (Mills Equipment Co.), each dated 1939 and in...

R.A.F. Aircrew Thermos
By Thermos. Cylindrical metal flask with wire handle and screw topped lid. Approx. 12cm diameter and 26cm tall. Glass liner with non original p...

Luftwaffe Target Map/Documents - Scampton
3 sheets, 31 x 33cms. October 1940 dated an all sheets. Luftwaffe intelligence photo/map of R.A.F. Scampton (later base of the Dam Busters 617 ...

Luftwaffe Flying Gloves
Grey leather gloves with a wool fleece lining and press stud adjustable wrist strap (Prym stud). This pattern of glove found particular favour w...

Air Ministry Booklet : Homing Pigeons - Meritous S
12 x 18.5cm. Dated April 1919. The cover is in the form of a letter from the Air Council to breeders of homing pigeons for the pigeon service, t...

Canadian Red Cross Society P.O.W. Box
Approx. 34 x 24 x 12cm. Simple corrugated card box manufactured by Canadian Wirebound Boxes Ltd. of Montreal and Toronto. The 1944 annual report ...

B.O.A.C. Pattern Life Jacket
By Beaufort Air-Sea Equipment Ltd. Mark. 5C, dated June 1970. Vintage British Overseas Airways Corporation passenger life jacket in orange proof...

U.S WW2 Civil Air Patrol Type D-4 Computer
By Esso Aviation Products. Circular, approx. 11cm diameter. Manufactured in white plastic. Time & distance computer. Fully CAP marked. Very go...

WW2 'Flight' Identification Chart of German Aircra
Approx. 38 x 57cm. Printed on thick card. Shows all the major types and famous Luftwaffe aircraft including He112, Me109, Hs123, AR95, Hs126, Ju...

WW2 'Flight' Identification Chart of German Aircra
Approx. 38 x 57cm. Printed on thick card. Shows all the major types and famous Luftwaffe aircraft including He113, Me109, Hs126, Ju87, Fw187, M...

WW2 'Flight' Identification Chart of British Aircr
Approx. 38 x 57cm. Printed on thick card. Shows all the major types and famous RAF aircraft including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Defiant, Tomahaw...

WW2 'Flight' Identification Chart of British Aircr
Approx. 38 x 57cm. Printed on thick card. Shows all the major types and famous RAF aircraft including the Gladiator, Spitfire, Defiant, Hurrica...

Original Eisenhower D-Day Message
Paper, 15 x 23cm. An original copy of the message written by Dwight Eisenhower and given to the troops of the allied invasion force on the eve of...

French Airaile Flying Helmet & Gosport Tubes c.194
By E. Gueneau & Cie of Paris. Size 58. French Airaile flying helmet from the interwar/early WW2 period. The helmet is made from a hard shell co...

U.S.A.A.F. B-4 Lifevest - Just Used In Film Produc
Fully AAF marked. Date of manufacture is July 1943. The material remains very flexible and has quite good colour and only light soiling. It retai...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size Medium. The cloth is generally in excellent condition and retains good even colour and only relatively light soiling. T...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever - 1st
Chromed metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever consists of a 'J' shaped handle that pivo...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever - 2nd
Brass (not the more commonly found chromed) metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever consi...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has virtually all of its blu...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Kapok Pads (set)
Stores ref. 22c/93. Full set of three pads. Calico cotton pads stuffed with kapok. The neck pad is Air Ministry & King's Crown marked. Some soi...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Crown ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Crown ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size Medium. The cloth is generally in excellent condition and retains good even colour and only light soiling. The mae west...

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

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

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever
White metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole) of the 1941 pattern Mae West. The inflation lever consists of ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West CO2 Cylinder
First pattern, straight sided CO2 gas bottle. The cylinder is fully charged/unused. Extremely difficult to find now. Also suitable for Harnessuits...

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

R.C.A.F./ R.A.F. 1932 Pattern Mae West
RCAF Stores Ref. 22C/22, RAF Stores Ref. 22c/ *55 (actual jacket technically 22c/240). Manufactured by The Dominion Rubber Company Ltd. Size lar...

U.S.A.A.F. Rank Insignia - Pair
Original 2nd Lieutenant rank bars. Approx. 25mm in length. Pin backed. Perfectly matched unused old stock still on issue card. Storage wear on...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Bullion Patch
Superb wire bullion 8th AAF shoulder patch embroidered on felt with a hessian type backing. Some tarnishing and fading but in very good used cond...

R.A.F. Officer Rank 'Economy Pattern' Field Ser
By JRL Ltd. Birmingham. Extremely rare black plastic version of the standard officer rank sidecap badge. King's crown, eagle and backplate are ...

R.A.F. Navigator Brevet - Padded
Heavily padded 'N' brevet. Black cotton backing cloth. Some loss to backing but in excellent unused/unissued condition.. Stock code U16853....

R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Flat pilot wing in silk/silky oatmeal coloured thread on black felt. Very good used condition. Stock code U16003....

R.A.F. Flight Sergeant Crowns, Plastic, (pair)
By A Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Pair of rarer economy plastic crowns with split pin rear fixings. A proper matched pair. Excellent usedconditi...

R.C.A.F. Pilot Wing
Distinctive Canadian wing. Padded. Unfortunately this has some moth damage - mainly to the edges of the black felt background at the wingtips bu...

R.A.F.V.R. Lapel Badge
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve lapel badge in white metal that looks like silver but has no hallmarks. Button hole type fixing to rear. Numbe...

R.A.F. Tropical Issue Pilot Wing
Beautiful padded pilot wing in oatmeal coloured silk thread on black felt with a black cloth backing. Probably a 'theatre made' example. Has had...

Japanese Army Winter Flying Suit
One-piece electrically wired winter issue flying suit in a heavy olive drab wool gabardine material. It has a zip fastener from the crotch to the...

WW1 Imperial German Air Force Flying Helmet
Typical 'standardized' pattern helmet in dark brown leather with a fleece/blanket lining and roll back, press-studded earflaps - studs marked 'PRY...

U.S.A.A.F. Flak Vest / Apron, A.I.D Marked
Flyer's Armor Vest M1, and Armor Apron M3. Intended for use by gunners, navigators, bombardiers and radio operators, whose duties involved standi...

U.S.A.A.F. A-2 Flying Jacket
The classic A-2 flying jacket. By Aero Leather Clothing Co. Marked as a size 40 but with a physical pit to pit (x2) measurement of about 44". ...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Largest Size Made
Stores ref. 22c/110. Size 8 (largest available). Physically measures approx. 52” so should be OK for around a 48” chest. Classic early to mid ...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - History
Labelled as Ht. 6'1", Ch. 42", Wt. 38". Physically measures approx. 50” so should be OK for around a 44-46” chest in theory. Classic four panel ...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket Collar Strap
Black elastic strap with metal attachment clips to each end . These were fitted using the small brass 'eyes' sewn onto the rear of the Irvin coll...

R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit Collar
Stores ref. 22c/301. Size 6. Removeable collar used with the 1930 pattern 'Battle Of Britain' flying suit. This example has mid tan coloured fu...

R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit Collar
Stores ref. 22c/298. Size 3. Removeable collar used with the 1930 pattern 'Battle Of Britain' flying suit. This example has beautiful dense sof...

R.A.F. 'Beadon' Flying Suit
Stores ref. 22c/1051, Size 5 (5'8" - 5'11", 34-37"chest). The 'Beadon' suit, or as it is correctly termed, 'Lightweight Flying Overall', was intr...

R.A.F. Combined Pattern Flying Suit/Harnessuit - 1
Stores Ref. 15A/277. Size Medium. Dated 6th & 7th December 1940. Manufactured by G.Q. Parachute Co. Ltd. Dual Purpose type with provision for clip...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket Collar Strap
Black elastic strap with metal attachment clips to each end . These were fitted using the small brass 'eyes' sewn onto the rear of the Irvin co...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Coat - Full Length
Extremely rare original full length Irvin. Looks just like a standard jacket down to the belt but has a lower 'skirt' area with Irvin trouser sty...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 48” so should be OK for around a 44” chest. Manufactured as a wired example this has the typical early single panel f...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern
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...

R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit Liner (B-o-
Stores ref. 22c/53. Size 5. One-piece fur fleece fabric liner that buttons inside the 1930 pattern suit for extra warmth. Often referred to as ...

R.A.F. / F.A.A. Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 42 - 43” so should be OK for around a 38” chest. Early to mid war pattern with two panel front sections and a single ...

U.S.A.A.F. AN-H-15 Flying Helmet
Size Medium. By The Bates Shoe Co. Tan cotton helmet. The cloth is in excellent clean condition throughout. Shows minor storage age wear only. Fu...

U.S.A.A.F. ANB-H-1 Receivers + Cushions/R.A.F. Plu
By The Rola Co. Inc. Pair of ANB-H-1 receivers as fitted to most AAF flying helmets and headsets. This pair is wired to a tan coloured loom term...

U.S.A.A.F. HB-7 Headset - Just Used In Film Produc
Standard aircrew headset often seen worn by bomber pilots over the '50 mission crusher' cap. Fully wired with Headset HS33 loom, red PL354 jackp...

U.S.A.A.F. Type B-2 Winter Flying Cap
Approx. size 7. Constructed from 1/4" sheep shearling with an unusual black poly-acrylate finish. The cap featured a large stiff peak and foldi...

U.S.A.A.F. Type B-2 Winter Flying Cap
Approx. size 7. Constructed from 1/4" sheep shearling with a seal brown poly-acrylate finish. The cap featured a large stiff peak and folding '...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Late Pattern)
Stores Ref. 22c/880, Size 4. The leather is completely supple but does have minor scuffing and wear and feels slightly dry. It would certainly be...

R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
Label removed but almost certainly manufactured by Frank Bryan. Approx. size 3. The overall appearance is good to very good. The leather is sup...

F.A.A. / R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early patter
Extremely rare early pattern zip-eared C-type. The leather is generally in good condition - clean, very supple and undamaged. Fitted with 4 gogg...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Helmet (late patt.)
No size markings but appears to be a 4 (largest produced). Intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North ...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Pattern)
Stores Ref. 22c/880, Size 4 (7 1/2 - 7 3/4). The leather is completely supple and in excellent condition. All straps are good and retain virtua...

R.A.F. E-type Flying Helmet (late pattern) - DFC H
Unknown size but appears to be a 3 or 4. The aertex cloth is in very good overall condition showing fairly light use and soiling only. Both rubbe...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Pattern)
Stores Ref. 22c/880, Size 4 (7 1/2 - 7 3/4). Faint reference markings only. The leather is completely supple and in excellent overall condition....

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...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Late Pattern)
Stores Ref. 22c/877, Size 1. The leather is in super condition - completely supple and without damage or wear. All straps are good and retain m...

R.C.A.F. /R.C.N. Zip-Eared Flying Helmet
By the Palter Cap Co., Toronto, Canada. Size 7, 1/4. Manufactured in a pale green cotton with zipped leather earpieces and a drab green felt lin...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Pattern)
Stores ref. 22c/451. Size 3. The leather is generally in excellent condition - clean,supple and showing only light use/wear. Fitted with 4 gogg...

R.N. / F.A.A. C-type Flying Helmet - USAAF Receive
Large size (almost certainly a 4). The leather is in very good overall condition, clean and fully supple. There is some minor abrasion at each sid...

R.A.F. Flying Helmet /Oxygen Mask 'Flat Hook'
Flat hook in white metal. Has twin female press stud fasteners for attaching it to an early type C, D or E helmet thus allowing the use of a type...

1930s Private Purchase Lewis Flying Helmet
By D Lewis Ltd. Motor & Aviation Equipment. Small to medium size. Typical 1930s private purchase helmet in dark brown leather with chamois lini...

R.A.F. 'Gosport' Communication Tubes/Earpieces
Stores ref. 6F/154 (tubes). Used for communication between pilot and co-pilot - usually within biplane cockpits. The fabric covered flexible met...

U.S.A.A.F. AN6531 Type II Sunglasses
Classic AAF sunglasses with nickel silver wire frames, wraparound 'comfort' side-arms and green/grey tinted glass lenses. Beige sweat brow pad an...

U.S.A.A.F. Type AN6530 Goggles
By the Chas Fischer Spring Co. Long streamlined vents & one-piece rubber face cushion. The frame is generally very good with just a little tarni...

U.S.A.A.F. Type B-8 Flying Goggles, Boxed
By Rochester Optical Manufacturing Co. The rubber frame is in excellent condition and fully AAF marked. The chamois backing has average even soili...

U.S.A.A.F. Flying Goggle Kit, #1086
By Polariod Corporation. The rubber frame is marked 'Aviation Goggle No. 1065' and also as 'Type B8'. This is in excellent condition bar some ver...

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

R.A.F. MK.IV Series Goggle Guide/Poppers
Small black painted brass open-sided tubes attached to a press stud. One of these was attached to each of the strap loops on the MK.IV series gog...

R.A.F. Goggles, Dark Adaption, MK.1A
Stores Ref. 22c/875. Simple soft leather facemask with circular metal lens housings and basic elastic strap. Fitted with red filter lenses. The...

R.A.F. Spectacles, Mark VI. (Polariod)
Stores Ref. 22c/882. Intended for use when flying over water surfaces and under severe reflected-glare conditions. They provided an excellent filt...

R.A.F. Spectacles, Anti-Glare Type E.2.
By M.W. & Co. Ltd. EPNS wire frames with circular blue-grey tinted glass lenses, wrap around side-arms and leather side-shields. Very light tarni...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/961. Size medium. Standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses with grey/green tinted lenses in steel wire frames...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames have slight distortion (left side) but are in very good overall condition with only minor paint rubbing on expose...

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...

R.A.F. MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Stores ref. 22c/62. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame retains most of the original paint finish with only minor...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in good overall condition with relatively minor paint rubbing on exposed edges and light verdigris deposits. ...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition showing very little wear and with slight rubbing on exposed edges only. The leather su...

R.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/69. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is in very good to excellent condition with virtually no rub...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles, Boxed With Spares
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition showing no wear at all. The leather surround and suede backing is also excellent showi...

R.A.F MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Stores ref. 22c/62. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame retains virtually all of the original paint finish with onl...

R.A.F. Mk.IIIA Flying Goggles
Stores ref. 22c/62. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame retains some of the original paint finish and is generally ...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition showing no real wear at all. The leather surround and suede backing is also excellent ...

R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/827. The frame is generally in good/sound condition but has some distortion and paint loss. The leather surround is very good an...

R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles c/w Flipshield, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/167 (Goggles), 22c/113 (Screen, Anti-Glare). The frame is in excellent original condition with no damage and virtually no paint l...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition showing very little wear and with slight rubbing on exposed edges only. The leather su...

R.A.F. MK.IV Flying Goggles c/w Flipshield
By Levers Optical Ltd. Stores Ref. 22c/111 (Goggles), 22c/113 (Screen, Anti-Glare). The first of the MK.IV series goggles. Manufactured with a p...

R.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/69. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is in quite good condition but there are some small knocks a...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent overall condition with only very minor paint rubbing on exposed edges. The leather surround is...

R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles c/w Anti-Glare Screen
Stores Ref. 22c/167. 22c/113 (Screen, Anti-Glare). The frame is in good condition. It is a little soiled but has relatively low paint loss. It...

R.A.F. Type D Electric Flying Gauntlet Linings
By Windak. Stores ref. 22c/716/719, Size large. A pair of type D electric flying gauntlet linings. Manufactured in stockinette fleece, to whic...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/768/771, Size 9. The leather is in good supple condition. They have some spot marks and some staining to the fingers of the left...

R.A.F. 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
Size 9. Stores Ref. 22c/266/271. 'Battle of Britain' flying gauntlets. Unusually these are a very good colour match - probably due to the glove...

R.A.F. Silk Inner Flying Gloves
Size 8. Cream silk/rayon inner gloves as worn with other RAF gauntlets. Whilst this is a pair the cuff seam of the left glove has come apart revea...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/767/770, Size 8.5 (although only one glove has a label (loose) and that has been corrected to a size 9? The leather is in excell...

U.S.A.A.F. A-10 Flying Boots
By Bristolite. Size large. Technically, 'Shoe, Flying, Heavy Winter, Type A-10'. Standardized in July 1941. Knee length and manufactured in 3/...

U.S.N. Bu-Aero M380B Flying Boots
By Hood, Size medium. Similar to the classic AAF A-6 boot and manufactured in seal brown polyacrylate dyed/lacquered 3/4" shearling with a heavy ...

R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots - History
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 10/11. 1938 dated. The leather is generally in very good condition apart from a surface cut across the top of the righ...

R.A.F 1940 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/438. Size 8. The brown suede uppers are in very good '+' condition with only minor rubbing and soiling. The rubber “galosh” sect...

R.A.F. Aircrew Flying Boots Socks
'Stockings, White' worn with most flying boots. More of a creamy white colour really. In excellent unused condition with storage wear only. There ...

R.A.F. 1943 'Escape' Pattern Flying 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...

R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Approx. size 9. The leather is in good overall condition bar normal 'wear & tear' and considerable surface crazing to the rear heel area of the ...

R.A.F. Used 'Locket' Escape/Evasion Compass
Standard 0.5" escape compass encased in a small plastic pouch to seal against humidity. A simple cotton tape was added so the compass could be wo...

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

R..A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - European Theatre
Sheet 43A/B. Large double sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 73 x 73cm. 1 : 1000,000. Covers North West France, West & Central Belgium, parts...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - Zones of France
Sheet 'Zones of France'. Second Edition. Large single sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 58 x 60cm. 1 : 2000,000. With inset of frontiers....

R.A.F. 'Used' Blood Chit
Rayon blood chit, approx. 28 x 50cm. Printed in red, blue and black. For use by British aircrews flying missions over Asia. Printed with the Unio...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map - European Theatre
Sheet 43A/B. Large double sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 73 x 73cm. 1 : 1000,000. Covers North West France, West & Central Belgium, parts...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion 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 sle...

R.A.F. / S.O.E. Razor Blade Compass
The Fleet Safety Razor Blade by The Dominion Steel Corp. Ltd. of Sheffield. An individually wrapped razor blade that has been magnetized so that...

R.A.F. / S.O.E. Quarter Inch Escape Compass
Tiny cylindrical brass cased compass with single disc rotor having a luminous dot to indicate North. Glass cover. Approximately 1/4" diameter. ...

R.A.F. M.K.IID Cockpit Clock
Stores Ref. 6a/1150. Bakelite cased and approx. 6cm in diameter. Self starting 8-day movement with a centre second hand. The bezel is screwed o...

R.A.F. Aircraft Magneto Switch
Stores Ref. 5C/625. By lundberg. White vitreous enamelled porcelain base with brown bakelite domed cover & twin brass toggle switches. Beautifu...

R.A.F. Lancaster Magneto Switches / Gate
Stores ref. 5C/1252. Set of two twin toggle switches for the Magnetos on Lancaster and other wartime four-engined bombers. Complete with the 'Ga...

R.A.F. Aircraft Sutton Harness
Stores ref. 6F/182 (?). Webbing harness that was used to secure the pilot into the seat of his fighter aircraft. Sutton Harnesses were used in m...

R.A.F. Station Lightswitch / Aircraft Cockpit Swi
Stores Ref. 5C/769. By Landor. 2-way tumbler switch. 5 Amp white vitreous enamelled porcelain base with brown bakelite cover & brass toggle ...

R.A.F. Fighter Aircraft Sutton Harness
Webbing harness that was used to secure the pilot into the seat of his fighter aircraft. Sutton Harnesses were used in many wartime and pre-war a...

R.A.F. Spitfire / Hurricane Rearview Mirror
Rectangular type. Approx. 12 x 6.5cm. Manufactured in brass with solid brass mounting brackets to rear. Air Ministry and Crown marked. The actual ...

R.A.F. 'Fighter' Control Grip
Stores Ref. AH/2040. By CCG (Canadian Carr Foundry). This alloy AH2040, although technically suitable for the Hawker Hurricane (by ref. no.), ha...

R.A.F. Pilot's Notes - Auster IV, V & V Floatplane
A.P. 2440 D & E. Original 2nd edition copy dated 11/45. For aircraft with Lycoming 0-290-3 Engine. 22 pages with pullout diagrams/photos. Covers ...

R.A.F. Pilot's Cockpit Drill - Me109
Hardcover/ring bound, 11 x 18cms. Rare flip chart notes used for captured Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me109 fighters. Begins with Emergency drill an...

R.A.F. MK.XIV /XIVA Lancaster Bomber Bombing Compu
Rare opportunity to purchase an original Lancaster bomber bombing computer. The main feature of the Mk. XIV was that it provided the bomb aimer w...

U.S.A.A.F. Oxygen Regulator
Oxygen Regulator Type A-8A. By The Bendix Aviation Corp. Regulators were used to reduce the pressure of compressed oxygen flowing from the aircr...

R.A.F. Navigator's D.F.C. Medal Grouping & Resear
Fine medal group to Warrant Officer James Pettey (1539605), RAFVR, 500 Squadron, Mediterranean Allied AIr Force. Comprises Distinguished Flying C...

Japanese Naval Aviator's Electrically Heated Flyi
By The Mitsubishi Manufacturing Co. Rare complete electrically heated suit in brown brushed cotton with a silk/rayon lining. Comprises the jac...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Largest Size Made
'Irvinsuit' jacket by Irving Air Chute of Great Britain. Stores ref. 22c/110. Size 8 (largest available) Ht. 6'2 - 6'4", Ch. 42-44", Wt. 4...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 48-49” so should be OK for around a 44-45” chest. Classic early mid-war example with four panel front/back. The lea...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 45” so should be OK for around a 40/41” chest. Classic early mid war example with single panel fronts and a four-panel...

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

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

U.S.A.A.F. Flying Helmet / Oxygen Mask 'Flat Hook
By Rauf Co, Providence, Rhode Island. Flat hook in black painted white metal. Has integral female press studs for attachment to AAF/USN flying ...

R.A.F. Type E Series Oxygen Mask Hose Clip
Correct sprung wire clip used to fasten the upper end of the oxygen tube onto the aluminium inlet pipe of the E series oxygen masks. Rare to fin...

Medal Groups to R.A.F. Corporal & Wife
Medals to a husband and wife. RAF Corporal L R Cole received the war medal and his wife WAAF E.B. M Cole received the war and defence medals. Bo...

R.A.F. Fighter Aircraft Sutton Harness
Webbing harness that was used to secure the pilot into the seat of his fighter aircraft. Sutton Harnesses were used in many wartime and pre-war a...

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...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Vest type Matchcase / Compass
By 'Dupage'. Burgandy coloured bakelite container with a screw-off lid which houses a small compass. The lid has a side 'window' for use wit...

Horlicks Tablets 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". ...

Standard 0.5 Inch Escape Compass
Brass cased compass with black painted finish. Approx. 0.5" diameter. 'Star' rotor with luminous dots to indicate North & South. These were ...

R.A.F. 'Lapel' Bar Escape Compass
Flat bar type compass in a rounded diamond shape. Luminous dots to indicate North & South. There is a hole to the centre to enable the user to t...

Air Ministry Emergency Flying Ration, MK.II
Stores Ref. 27P/7. Approx. 11 x 8.5 x 2.8cm. Gilt metal box - much like an old tobacco tin. Printed with A 'Crown' M to lid and with contents...

U.S.A.A.F. Officers' Visor Cap
Labelled as 7 1/4 but seems smaller? Chocolate gabardine cap with dark leather bill, front and rear straps. Good, reasonably clean and moth fre...

R.A.F. Tempest/Typhoon Fighter Aircraft Sutton Har
Stores Ref. 6F/201, Type CK (all quite faint/indistinct). Webbing harness that was used to secure the pilot into the seat of his fighter aircraft...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever
Brass (not the more commonly found chromed) metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever con...

U.S.A.A.F. Oxygen Regulator
Oxygen Regulator Type A-8A. By The Bendix Aviation Corp. Regulators were used to reduce the pressure of compressed oxygen flowing from the aircr...

R.A.F. MK.4A Lifejacket
By P Frankenstein & Sons (Manchester) Ltd, a special production of Beaufort Equipment Ltd. Stores ref. 22c/1878. Orange fabric 'waistcoat' wit...

R.A.F. Suits Flying, MK.2/2A c/w Scarf
Stores ref. 22c/1905. Size 2 (ht. 60-64, weight greater than 146lbs.) 1960. Medium weight light blue cotton flying suit with front zip fastener...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt/Collar
Stores ref. 22B/136 (shirt), 22B/334 (collar). 14.5" collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 44". Fully opening front. Single cuffs. ...

R.A.F. Suits Flying, MK.2/2A
Stores ref. 22c/1908. Size 5 (ht. 5'8 - 6', weight under 174lbs.) Medium weight light blue cotton flying suit with front zip fastener; angled ...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF English Made Patch
English made 'stubby' winged 8th AAF shoulder patch embroidered on felt. Some moth trailing evident, otherwise in good used condition. Stock...

Official King Edward VIII Government Briefcase
Edward VIII ascended the British throne on 20th January 1936 following the death of his father King George V. Due to his infamous relationship wi...

F.A.A. / R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet
Size 2. The leather is in excellent overall condition, clean and fully supple. Good straps and all press studs retain virtually all of their brow...

U.S.A.A.F. Type B-2 Winter Flying Cap
By The Werber Sportswear Co. Size 7. Constructed from 1/4" sheep shearling with a seal brown poly-acrylate finish. The cap featured a large s...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch (Boxed
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has its original pale drab b...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Cro...

R.A.F. Egg Cup
By Globe Pottery - North Staffordshire Pottery Co. Ltd. White china egg cup with King's Crown 'R.A.F.' crest to one side. Maker's marks to ba...

R.A.F. Soup Bowl
By Mintons. White ceramic bowl approx. 25cm diameter. Marked with 'R.A.F.' & King's Crown within a blue circle on the rim of the bowl. Shows...

Battle of Britain Merlin Engine Piston Ashtray
Alloy ashtray created from the piston from a Rolls Royce Merlin engine as used in the Battle of Britain. Engraved with part of Churchill's famou...

R.A.F. Height & Airspeed Computor, MK.II
By The London Nameplate Mfg. Co. Ltd. Stores ref. 6B/131. 1940 date code. Circular white metal instrument. Has rotating discs for setting the g...

Air Ministry Dividers
By Thornton. Air Ministry King's Crown marked and 1939 dated. Chrome plated 'bow' dividers for use by navigators when map plotting. Approx. ...

R.A.F. R-type Oxygen Mask
Size medium. Dated 4/58. Fitted with the earlier type 57 microphone and the adjustable metal 'horseshoe' harness for use with flying helmet ho...

R.A.F. H-type Oxygen Mask
Size medium. Dated 1/66. Fitted with the smaller plastic Amplivox 13100 microphone. The rubber is in very good overall condition with minor cra...

English Electric 'Lightning' Desk Model
Chrome plated white metal desk model of this famous RAF supersonic jet fighter aircraft. Approx. 19cm in length and 13cm wingspan. Mounted on a...

R.A.F. MK.2.A Bonedome Case
Stores ref. 22c/1253124. Blue rigid fibre case for the MK.2A bonedome. Shows use and wear with scratches/scuffs and surface corrosion of metal p...

US War Dept. Guide To Great Britain
'A Short Guide To Great Britain'. US Govt. Printing Office, 1942. P/b, 10.5x13.5cm., 33p. Essentially a guide for American troops heading for...

RFC - Interwar Period Flying Goggles
Typical private purchase flying goggles of the 1910 - 1930 period. Oval white metal frames, sprung knitted fabric backing edged with fur and simp...

Interwar Bausch & Lomb / Centex Goggles - Boxed
Goggles by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. of Rochester, New York. Interesting lightweight gogglemask. Steel wire frame fitted with a single 'Centex...

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

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has its original pale drab b...

R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit
Stores Ref. 22c/311. Size 2 (Ht. 5'5\"-5'6", Br. 33/35", Wt. 30-32", Seat 35-38", Leg 28"). Early wartime version of the Sidcot produced ...

F.A.A. / R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early patter
Extremely rare early pattern zip-eared C-type. The leather is generally in good condition - quite clean, very supple and undamaged bar minor abra...

R.A.F. Fighter Aircraft Sutton Harness
Webbing harness that was used to secure the pilot into the seat of his fighter aircraft. Sutton Harnesses were used in many wartime and pre-war a...

R.A.F. Irvinsuit Flying Trousers
Size 4 - (Wt. 32-34",Seat 38-40", Leg 31.5"). Standard Irvin trousers in mid brown leather with mid tan dense fur lining, flapped knee pockets...

U.S.A.A.F. B-17 Load Adjuster
By Cox & Stevens Aircraft Corp. Load adjuster for the B-17E & B-17F 'Flying Fortress' bombers. Looks similar to a conventional slide rule but ...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
Blue rayon scarf with hand embroidered RAF King's crown crest to one end. Tasselled ends. Approx. 20 x 114cms. Typical of those made from patt...

R.A.F. Napkin Rings
By Walker & Hall. Electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) napkin/serviette rings engraved with King's Crown RAF crest. They are somewhat tarnished a...

Luftwaffe Dinner Bowl
By Thun of Germany. Approx. 24cm diameter. Shallow white ceramic bowl or deep plate. Clear Luftwaffe markings to base with eagle & swastika plu...

WW1 Red Cross / Zeppelin Souvenir
Orginally sold by the British Red Cross to help wounded troops in the trenches. This is a small length of steel wire from the first German Zeppeli...

U.S.A.A.F. Air-Ground Message Pouch
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 ot...

R.A.F. Pilot's Battedress Blouse
War Service Dress Blouse. Unlabelled. Appears similar or perhaps slightly bigger than the labelled size 12 listed previously (Ht. 5'9-5'10", ...

R.A.F. Inter-War Pantaloons
By J Compton, Sons & Webb, Ltd. London. Size 20 (Height 5'9 - 5'10", Wt. 31", Breech 37", Leg 23"). 1928 Dated. Here we have what appear ...

U.S.A.A.F. M-357-A Dinghy Radio Kite
Box kite constructed of tubular aluminium and cotton. Used to hoist the aerial cable for the 'Gibson Girl' radio issued with multi-man dinghies...

R.A.F K-type Dinghy Drogue
Stores ref. 27C/1890. Collapsible white cotton sea drogue used to reduce drifting of the dinghy. It looks a bit like a small windsock and has a ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Survival Back Pack
Stores ref. 22P/24. (Tropical). Issued to aircrews operating over enemy or uninhabited territory or over great expanses of water. Introduced in...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Leak Stoppers
Stores Ref. 27c/1903. Set of three stoppers (wooden size 1 and rubber size 2 & 3). Conical in shape and threaded externally so they could be scr...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Mast
Stores ref. 27C/2054. The mast consists of seven light alloy metal tubes which telescope to a minimum length of 38cm. When extended, the overall...

R.A.F. K-type Dinghy Sail
Stores Ref. 27C/2085. Manufactured from cotton fabric, dyed red and in the form of an isosceles triangle. The edges and corners are reinforced a...

R.A.F. / U.S.A.A.F. M-357-A Dinghy Radio Kite
Box kite constructed of tubular aluminium and cotton. Used to hoist the aerial cable for the 'Gibson Girl' radio issued with multi-man dinghies...

F.A.A. Pilot Wing
Padded bullion Fleet Air Arm pilot's wing. Approx. 95mm span. Fine cloth backing. Very good '+' used condition. Stock code U17380...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Field Service Cap
By J Collett Ltd. Size 7 1/4, 1944 dated. Standard sidecap with brass buttons and badge. Light fading/soiling and has very minor moth trailing...

R.A.F Pilot Wing
Super heavily padded pilot wing in silk thread on black felt with a hessian and paper backing. A lovely shaped wing in very good condition. Prob...

R.A.F. Pilot Wing - Early
Unusual early flat pilot wing in silk oatmeal coloured thread on green - yes green felt with a paper backing. coarse hessian type cloth backing. ...

WW1 R.F.C./R.N.A.S. Type Officer Rank Brown Field
Size 8. Knee length unlined chestnut brown leather boots with lacing at the instep and a small buckled strap/gusset at the top of the leg. Inte...

U.S.A.A.F. Airgunner Safety Belt, Type A-3
'Belt, Gunners' Safety, Type A-3'. By The Irving Air Chute Co. Inc. Manufactured using parachute harness type webbing this safety harness was ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size medium. The cloth is in very good condition and retains good even colour with only light soiling. The mae west retains...

R.A.F. Bakelite Practice Bomb
Approx. 40cm in length and unscrews into 3 separate pieces. Brown bakelite with painted steel 'fin'. Would originally have had a metal collar ...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
White/cream rayon scarf with hand embroidered RAF King's crown crest to one end. Tasselled ends. Approx. 16 x 108cms. Typical of those made fr...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
Green rayon scarf with hand emBroidered RAF King's crown crest to one end. Tasselled ends. Approx. 29 x 130cms. Typical of those made from pat...

Press Photo - The Dam Busters
Official press release photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows a scene from the 1956 film 'The Dam Busters', the now legendary story of the missio...

Press Photo - Reach For The Sky Film / Douglas Bad
Official press release photo. B+w, approx. 19 x 24cms. Shows a scene from the 1956 film 'Reach For The Sky', the epic story of Douglas Bader. S...

Official Press Photo - Halifax Bomber
Official WW2 press photo. B+w, approx. 19 x 24cms. Shows a Halifax bomber flying over another Halifax on the ground. Dated in pencil to rear - 1...

R.A.F. Suit Aircrew, Cold Weather Mark 3 Jacket
Size 7. Height 182 - 190cms. chest 90 - 100cms, waist 78 -86cms. 1976 dated. A nice early example of the olive drab version of the MK.3 jacke...

R.A.F. Overalls, Flying, Cold Weather Mark 3 Trous
Stores ref. 22c/1301237. Size 6. Ht. 5'8" - 5'11", Wt. 34 - 38". 1971 dated. Olive drab green flying trousers that, with the Mark 3 jacket...

R.A.F. Coverall, Aircrew, Immersion, Inner, MK.3
Stores ref. 22c/1388544. Size 8, Ht. 100-188, chest 99-107cm. Dated March 1978. Rarely found fleece lining worn beneath an immersion suit - in ...

R.A.F. Coverall, Aircrew, Immersion, MK.10
By Beaufort, stores ref. 22c/1300229, size 6, height 5'8" - 5'11", chest 39-42". Dated 5/78. Waterproof/dry flying suit with latex neck an...

U.S.A.F. Coverall, Flyer's, Summer, YAGC-91-03
Coveralls Flyer's, Summer, Fire Resistant, YAGC-91-03. Size 42R. By Ricochet Manufacturing Co. Inc. Essentially this is a standard USAF CWU-27...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry Mae West 'Ditching' Whistl
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Cro...

R.A.F. 'Barbados' Nationality Titles
Pair of other ranks 'Barbados' shoulder titles in light blue lettering on a black background. Good matched pair. Appear unused but do have som...

R.A.F. 'South Africa' Nationality Titles
Pair of other ranks 'South Africa' shoulder titles in light blue lettering on a black background. Hessian backed. Not a perfect matched pair b...

R.A.F. 'Norway' Nationality' Title
Single other ranks 'Norway' shoulder title in white lettering on a black background. Excellent unused condition. Stock code U17177....

R.A.F. 'Jersey' Nationality Title
Single other ranks shoulder title in light blue lettering on a black background. Coarse weave cotton backing. Worn by OR volunteers from Jersey....

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Inflation Lever
Brass (not the more commonly found chromed) metal 'lever' used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole). The inflation lever con...

Official Admirality Photo - FAA Aircrew Briefing
Official Admiralty Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows FAA aircrew at a briefing for an attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz in Alten Fjord, ...

Official Air Ministry Photo - Assembling a Horsa G
Official Air Ministry Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Overhead photo showing a 'finished Horsa glider ready for operation. It has just been thro...

Official Air Ministry Photo - Assembling a Horsa G
Official Air Ministry Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows airframe workers with the 30 sections of a Horsa glider. Comprehensive caption to ...

Official Air Ministry Photo - RAF Fighters Shoot D
Official Air Ministry Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows one of the flying bombs which was shot down over Southern England. 'Fighter pilots f...

Official Air Ministry Photo - New Mosquito Weapons
Official Air Ministry Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Titled 'Day Bomber Squadron Use New Mosquitos In Cross-Channel Bombing Offensive'. Shows ...

Official Air Ministry Photo - Blitzing Berlin : La
Official Air Ministry Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows a bomber command Lancaster Mk.1 waiting to take off in the flare path of the runway. ...

Official Air Ministry Photo - Polish Bomber Squadr
Official Air Ministry Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows groudcrews of a Polish bomber squadron preparing their Wellington for the night's op...

Official Photo - AAF Aircraft Arriving in Britain
Official Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Shows a USAAF Thunderbolt aircraft being unloaded from a freighter at a British port. Captioned to rear. ...

R.A.F. E-Type Flying Helmet - Late Pattern
Indistict markings but would appear to be a size 4, Stores Ref. 22c/976. The aertex cloth is in excellent overall condition showing only light use...

U.S.N. Civil Date Indicator Aeronautical Clock
By Waltham Watch Co. Metal cased cockpit clock, approx. 8cm diameter. Black dial with luminous 24 hour Arabic numerals and hands. Smaller inner ...

German Army Officers Mess/Duty Clock
By Junghans. Metal cased, approx. 7cm diamter. Black dial with white luminous Arabic numerals and hands. Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 O'cl...

R.A.F. Type P-8 Aircraft Compass
Stores ref. 6B/1672. As fitted in Spitfires and many other wartime fighter aircraft. Light paint chipping and wear. The fluid has evaporated bu...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Mosquito Repellent
By The Davies Young Soap Co. Correct olive drab painted screw topped tin for the C-1 vest. Approx. 5 x 8 x 2.5cm. Complete with contents. Prin...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Type 'Scout' Knife
By Camper. Small pocket knife with faux black staghorn handle. Approx. 9.5cm long (closed). Two blades, a bottle opener and a can opener. Good ...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Reversible Hat
Hat, Yellow On One Side, Olive Drab On The Other. DWG-44G-5062. Extremely rare 'bush' hat supplied with the C-1 vest. Used to protect against ...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Pistol Cover
Holster, Plastic, Waterproof. This is the holster for the .45 pistol and is manufactured from semi transparent flexible plastic. When closed car...

R.A.F. Observer Brevet
Nice flat 'O' brevet in oatmeal coloured silk thread on a black felt with a fine cloth backing. Unissued old stock. Superb. Stock code U1675...

R.A.F. Flying Suit MK.III Survival Knife
Stores ref. : 22c/1278106. By Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield. Approx. 21cm in length. Postwar standard aircrew issue until replaced by the unpopul...

U.S.A.A.F. C.B.I. Enlisted Mans Tunic
Standard enlisted mans 4-pocket tunic with technical sergeant (2nd grade) stripes, a very nice theatre made silk and cotton China,Burma, India sh...

R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggle Anti-Glare Shield
Stores Ref. 22c/836. Very rare perspex 'flipshield', or more correctly, 'Screen, anti-glare'. This has surface scuffs/scratches and the me...

WW2 French L'Armee de L'Air Pilot's Dress Cap c
Dark blue wool peaked cap with leather peak, striped band denoting Lieutenant Colonel rank and braided gold cord chinstrap. The bullion cap badge...

R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). The overall appearance is very good and the leather is supple with good original finish. There are a few small nicks and area...

R.A.F. D-type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores ref. 22c/972, size 4. Intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa etc and incorporating a ...

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...

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.IVA ...

WW1 Aerial Flechette/Dart Type 2
Steel 'dart' as dropped by aircrews over the trenches to maim, injure & kill troops & horses. Approx. 12cms in length x 8mm diameter. Circular...

R.A.F. College Sauce Boat - 1936
By Gladwin Ltd. of Sheffield. EPNS Mess Gravy or sauce boat. 1 pint capacity. Engraved to one side 'R.AF. COLLEGE 1936'. With ladle by a dif...

R.A.F. MK.IIIH Lewis Gun Camera (Boxed)
By Thornton Pickard of Altrincham. Essentially this looks like a Lewis Gun but was used to train aircrews in air-gunnery practice. Approx. 98cm ...

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...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
By G & T.L. Stores ref. 15A/137. Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. This is a genuine RAF/British m...

R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 8. 1939 dated. The leather is in excellent overall condition bar the odd small surface nick and very light scuffing. ...

WW2 Czechoslovakian Pilot's Badge - English Made
By Spink & Son Ltd. Distinctive badge with a winged wreath bisected with a sword and rampant lion crest. Produced in silver with gilt washed win...

Luxor Flying Goggles
Pre-war Luxor flying goggles with chromed metal frames having ventilated wire mesh sides and screw/slide adjustable nose section. Fitted with bu...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in very good condition with only minor paint rubbing/loss. The leather surround is also good '+' and the s...

R.A.F. MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Stores ref. 22c/62. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame looks good but is rubbed on exposed edges revealing the b...

R.A.F. / Supermarine Spitfire Rudder Pedal
Stores ref. 30033/447/D. Original and rare cast alloy rudder pedal as fitted to the early Supermarine manufactured MK.I or MK.II Spitfires. From...

Luftwaffe Target Maps/Documents - AVRO Factory
3 sheets, 31 x 33cms. October 1939 dated. Luftwaffe intelligence photo/map of the A.V. Roe (AVRO) aircraft factory at Chadderton, Manchester. ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
Size 10. The leather is excellent showing only light use and wear. The gloves are clean, a reasonable colour match and have nice Air Ministry ma...

U.S.A.A.C Type D-3 Time-Distance Computer
By the Cruver Mfg. Co. Disc type computer. White with black text. Used for time/distance calculations. Approx. 9cm diameter. Used by fighter ...

U.S.A.A.F. Type E-6B Computer
By the Cruver Mfg. Co. Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer. Classic AAF navigational computer with a circular slide rule that can be used to find tim...

U.S.A.A.C. Pilots Navigation Kit
Leather notecase approx. 42 x 32cm with a zip fastener around 3 sides. Gold embossed to one side 'PILOTS NAVIGATION KIT, AIR CORPS, UNITED STATE...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size medium. The cloth is in very good condition other than a small hole close to the seam at the top of garment (see photos)...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Bladder (Stole)
Stores ref. 22c/72. Grey rubberized cotton stole for the '41 pattern Mae West. The material is generally very good and flexible with just minor ...

U.S.A.A.F. AN6519-1 Life-Vest
By Firestone R & L Prod. Co. Fully marked. Dated March 1944. The material retains good colour and is quite clean. It retains flexibilty but has q...

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-B...

R.A.F. Recruitment Leaflet
'Volunteer For Flying Duties - Air Crews In The RAF'. Fold-out leaflet measuring approx. 12 x 18cms closed and 24 x 35cm opened out. The front...

R.A.F. Pilot's Notes - Wellington Bomber
A.P. 1578C, K, L, M, N & P. Original 2nd edition copy dated 1/44. 42 pages with pullout diagrams/photos. Covers a general description of the aircr...

Battle of Britain Film Promotional Poster c.1970
Interesting poster produced to advertise the screening of the famous 'Battle of Britain' film at the Odeon, Hemel Hempstead in November 1970. T...

R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Very sylish padded pilot wing in silky oatmeal coloured thread on black felt with off white calico cloth backing. Slight fraying around the edges...

U.S.A.A.F. Pilot Wing
77mm span. Unmarked clutch backed wing in super condition. Fine detailing. Appears to be silver but not marked as such. Nice authentic wing. ...

R.A.F. First Aid Snakebite Lancet
By Gardner Co. London. Chromed metal, round ended cylinder approx. 6cm long x 1 cm diameter. One end unscrews to reveal a small metal blade or l...

Horlicks Ration Tablets 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". ...

R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Flat pilot wing in silk/silky oatmeal coloured thread on black felt with black cloth backing. Excellent used condition. Stock code U16590....

R.A.F. Flight Sergeant Crowns (Pair)
Pair of rarer plastic crowns with backing plates and split pin rear fixings. A proper matched pair. Ex. Flight Sergeant R.A.L. Mackay, 1826470 ...

R.A.F. Station 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. ...

R.A.F. Station Aircrew Locker - Can Deliver To New
Stores Ref. 21B/1832. Wooden locker as used by aircrews on wartime bomber stations. Made from simple pine ply and of fairly basic construction. ...

R.A.F. Flying Suit MK.III Survival Knife
Stores ref. : 22c/1278106. By Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield. Approx. 21cm in length. Standard aircrew issue until replaced by the unpopular 'J'...

R.A.F. Type C Carbon Microphone
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 micro...

Early Triplex Flying Goggles, Cased
These lovely early goggles are very similar in appearance to the RAF MK.II. They have a polished white metal frame with woven green silk backing ...

R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/167. By J & R Fleming Ltd. The frame is in excellent condition with relatively minor wear and paint rubbing. It is finished in th...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Pattern)
Stores ref. 22c/451. Size 3. The leather is in quite good overall condition - clean and reasonably supple but does have some surface wear and cr...

R.N. / F.A.A. C-type Flying Helmet
Large size (almost certainly a generous 4). The leather is in excellent overall condition, clean and fully supple. There is minor abrasion on one ...

R.A.F. Operations Room Type Telephone
Bakelite multi-button/line telephone as used in wartime Operations Rooms. Rectangular base with 10 push buttons and chromed metal holder for 10 ...

WW2 R.A.F. Ammunition Loading Tool
Stores ref. 8D/2358. Appears to be cast in solid brass. This hand operated tool was used by armourers to load bullets onto the belt. Sprung ha...

R.A.F. Officers' Service Dress Cap
By Alkit, London. Smallish. Standard peaked cap. A bit soiled/faded and with some fiarly light mothing here in places (peak underside being most...

W.A.A.F. OR's Service Dress Cap
Issue cap. Size 7, 1/8. The material is generally good - there is some fading and some mothing - mainly to the rear of the crown area but this d...

R.A.F. 1939 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/227. Size 7. Classic Battle of Britain boots identical in pattern to the earlier 1936 pattern but with vulcanized canvas uppers...

P.M.R.A.F.N.S. Ward Dress Head Veil
Worn by Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service nurses as part of the ward dress. This white cotton head veil is approximately 85 x 85c...

R.A.F. E*-Type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/473 (redesignated 6D/624). This is the later pattern variant of the E-mask complete with anti-suffocation/inspiratory valve and hav...

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

R.A.F. E-Type Flying Helmet (Late Pattern)
Stores Ref. 22c/975. Size 3. (7 1/8 - 7 3/8). The aertex cloth is in excellent overall condition showing light use and soiling only. There is a s...

WW2 French L'Armee de L'Air Pilot's Greatcoat c
By P. Vignal of the Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris. Dark (Louise) blue wool double breasted Officiers Superieurs (senior officer's) greatcoat. ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has its original pale drab b...

U.S.A.A.F. A-14 Oxygen Mask - Boxed
By The Ohio Chemical Mfg. Co. Dated 5-44. Size small. The rubber is very good and flexible. Even the rubber sections of the harness show little si...

R.A.F. Sleeveless Pullover
Blue-grey 'V' necked sleeveless woollen sweater. Aside from a few small snags/small holes and a stitched repair near the neck (see photo) this ...

R.A.F. Navigators' Chartboard Type D
Air Ministry chartboard, type D. Stores ref. 6B/163. Board size is approx. 45 x 45cm. Manufactured in paxolin fibreboard. Fitted with a set of...

U.S.A.A.F. AN6553 / AN-J-4 FLYING JACKET
'Jackets Winter Flying AN6553/AN-J4'. By Arnoff Shoe Co. Inc. Size 38R. Introduced in 1943 & produced in 3/4" seal brown shearling it had a...

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...

R.A.F. G-Type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/644. Size Small. The rubber is generally in excellent condition and remarkably clean. The only 'issues' are minor cracking at th...

R.A.F. G-Type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/645. Size Medium. The rubber is generally in good supple condition. It is however a bit soiled and the nosewire has broken free of...

R.A.F. R Type Oxygen Mask
Size medium. Dated 4/62. Fitted with the earlier type 57 microphone and the adjustable metal 'horseshoe' harness for use with flying helmet ho...

R.A.F. P-51 Mustang III Aircraft Manual
A.P.2025G, Volume 1, provisional edition, January 1944. Mustang III Aircraft fitted with the V-1650-3 Engine. Looseleaf, card covers. Approx. ...

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

R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask Hose And Connector
An original example of the later pattern, unbraided, all rubber 5 foot long oxygen hose and 6D/101 connector for the D-type oxygen mask. The tube...

R.A.F. Mess Sugar Sifter
By William Hutton & Sons of Sheffield. Electro Plated Nickel Silver sugar sifter in Gothic style with pierced cap. Approx. 18cm tall, 7cm diamet...

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...

R.A.F. Spitfire / Hurricane Rearview Mirror
Rectangular type. Approx. 12 x 6.5cm. Manufactured in brass with solid brass mounting brackets to rear. Loss of paint to the front section but...

R.A.F. Navigator's Battledress Blouse
War Service Dress Blouse. Size 8 (Ht. 5'7-5'8", Ch. 37-38", Wt. 33"). By Akett Ltd. 1945 dated. Standard battledress blouse with Flight Lieut...

R.A.F. Lancaster Magneto Switches / Gate
Stores ref. 5C/1252. Set of two twin toggle switches for the Magnetos on Lancaster and other wartime four-engined bombers. Complete with the 'G...

R.A.F. Back Type Parachute Harness/Pack/Canopy
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...

S.A.A.F. 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...

U.S.A.A.F. Aviation Goggle Kit No. 1068
By Polaroid. Essentially these are 1065 goggles (later standardised as B-8s). The rubber frame is very good and fully marked. Chamois backing h...

U.S.A.A.F. A-11 Intermediate Flying Helmet - Early
Size small. By Mondl Mfg. Co. The leather is in excellent, supple, clean condition. Minor rubbing in places but nothing serious at all. The lini...

U.S.A.A.F. Aircrew Shirt Wing
By Vanguard of New York. 5cm span cast metal shirt wing. Pin backed. Engraved 'VANGUARD N.Y.' to rear. VGC. Guaranteed to be of wartime vin...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Goggles, Sun Folding
Goggles, Sun Folding, Polaroid Green. AAF Stock No. 74-G-76-38 Type III Goggle M-1943. The correct goggles for the C-1 vest. Simple fabric and ...

R.C.A.F. Officer's Service Dress Tunic
Approx. 36". Standard four pocket tunic with Flying Officer rank lace, good flat 'E' brevet, RCAF buttons and 'Canada' shoulder titles. Unl...

U.S.A.F. One-Man Survival Dinghy / Life-raft
Liferaft, Inflatable, One-man, Tyep LRU-3/P, U.S. Army MIL-L-8664B(WP)'. Manufactured by Rubber Fabricators Inc. (Contract No. DAAK01-67-C--916...

U.S.A.A.F. 3rd AAF Officer's Summer Tunic & Shirt
By Harry Suffrin - The Custom Shop - Detroit. Standard tan summer tunic with a superb bullion and felt 3rd AF patch, pin-backed Major rank leaves ...

Air Ministry Timer Clock
Stores Ref. 14B/636. By Smiths. Approx. 30cms diameter case with 20cm dial. Bakelite case with white dial, large central seconds hand & smaller...

R.F.C. Pilot Wings
Lightly padded wings in beautiful oatmeal coloured silky thread on a black felt base material with a fine hessian backing. Excellent, possibly un...

U.S.N. Reflex-Button Signalling Mirror
M-580-A. By Signal Service Corporation, New Jersey. Rectangular metal box approx. 11x.5.8x2ms. The top & bottom of the tin are removable reveal...

R.A.F. Type 'C' Jettison Switch
Stores Ref. 5D/556. Square bakelite switch box having a toggle switch, flapped push button & lamp to the front. Approx. 8x8x5cms. A.M. Kings cro...

R.A.F. Pilot's Notes - York C1 (Merlin 22 or 24 E
A.P. 2484A. Original copy dated 5/45. 38 pages with pullout diagrams/photos. Covers a general description of the aircraft, plus information on ...

R.A.F. Pre-war Airgunner Winged Bullet Badge
3 lugged brass “winged bullet” arm badge worn by airgunners. First issued in the 1920s & replaced by the cloth “AG” brevet in December 1939. T...

U.S.A.A.F. 9th AAF Chocolate Tunic/Garrison Cap
By Rosenfield Uniform Co. Physically measures around 38". Standard 4-pocket “choc” tunic with a very nice English made 9th patch, pin-backed ...

Luftwaffe / German Forces Collar Insignia
Pair of silver 'wings' with bendy wire fixings to rear. VGC. Stock code U9520....

S.A.A.F. 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 dat...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Matchcase / Compass
By Livingstone Plastics Corporation. Olive drab bakelite/plastic container with an integral compass in the lid section. Viewing/sighting window in...

U.S.A.F. Senior Pilot's Uniform
'Coat, Man's, Wool Tropical, Blue, Shade AF 84'. By The Superior Coat Co. Size 39R. Matching trousers by The Stein-Way Clothing Co. Inc. (W3...

Air MInistry Air Diagram Training Poster - 1940
Air Diagram 1304. Approx. 76 x 100cms. Titled 'Temper Dash With Discretion'. Printed for H.M. Stationary Office by Greycaine Ltd. , Watford and...

U.S.A.A.F. A-9 Flying Helmet
Size medium. Green cotton helmet as issued without earpieces. C/w all straps/hooks for oxygen mask attachment. Chinstrap has a fleece chinpad &...

R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Flying Helmet
Size 3 (approx.). Mid tan leather helmet with chamois lining. Very similar in design to the later B-type without the rear "split". This is “...

U.S. Willson Goggles/Cased - Type D-1
Ovoid chromed metal frames with knitted brown silk fabric backing finished with brown “fur” trim. “Super-Tough” clear lenses & adjustable black E...

Air Ministry Constabulary Shoulder Title
Letters 'A', 'M' & 'C'. Chrome plated white metal with twin lugs to rear of each. Good used condition. Stock code U...

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

R.A.F. Signaller Brevet
Padded “S” brevet in oatmeal silk thread on black felt. Hessian backing. Excellent used condition. Stock code U15205. ...

R.A.F. Early Pattern Flying Helmet Wiring Loom & T
Type 21 Assembly. Fully fitted loom with jackplug and type 20 microphone for the “Battle of Britain” D-type oxygen mask. The braiding is light/mi...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Large 2-Bladed Knife
Knife, 2-Bladed 5" Cutting, 5" Saw. No manufacturer's markings. (only 2 manufacturers made these - The Colonial Cutlery Company, Prov, Rhod...

Luftwaffe Sommerfliegerkombi
One-piece flying suit manufactured in a heavy brown/white flecked cotton commonly referred to as 'salt and pepper'. Fitted with a long diagonal...

R.A.F. E*-type Oxygen Mask/Tube
Stores Ref. 6D/473 (redesignated 6D/624). This is the later pattern variant of the E-mask complete with anti-suffocation/inspiratory valve and hav...

R.A.F. 'Taylor' Partial Pressure Helmet, Type E, I
Produced by Baxter Woodhouse and Taylor Ltd. Approx. 20 x 25cm. Card covers. Spiral bound. 43p (including illustrations). Gives a full description...

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

R.A.F. Officer's Service Dress Cap
By Bates of Jermyn Street, London. Smallish. Standard peaked cap. A bit soiled/faded but seems to be moth free. The badge and band are quite go...

U.S.A.A.F. A-11 Intermediate Flying Helmet
Size medium. By Bradley Goodrich Inc. The leather is in reasonable overall condition. Whilst it remains supple there are areas of scuffing, sur...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket 'Collar Strap'
Black elastic strap with metal attachment clips to each end . These were fitted to the collar using the small brass 'eyes' sewn onto the collar....

U.S.A.A.F. T-30-S Throatmicrophone, Boxed
By Universal Microphone Co. These microphones come with microphone with a rubber neckpiece and integral wiring loom with PL-291 2-pin jackplug. T...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Souvenir Hankie with 8th AAF Pa
Silk or rayon hankie, approx. 26 x 26cms. Hand embroidered border in blue, red and green. Hand embroidered wording 'Greetings from England' an...

R.A.F. Press Photo - German POW
B+w. Approx. 23x16cms. The photo shows a German airman being helped aboard a British ship following attacks on convoys. Fox Photos - Passed by C...

R.A.F. / A.M. Stereoscope
Type D. Used by photo-reconnaisance staff to view aerial photographs for interpretation purposes. The use of these helped to acertain accuracy...

R.A.F. White Cape Leather Flying Gloves, S8, New
Stores ref. 22c/1351508. Size 8. Sweat resistant fine unlined white cape leather gloves. Unused old stock. Essentially new from their original...

R.A.F. White Cape Leather Flying Gloves, S8.5/9, N
Stores ref. 22c/1351509/10. Size 8.5/9. Sweat resistant fine unlined white cape leather gloves. Unused old stock. Essentially new from their o...

R.A.F. Balloon Publications
A.P. 2454A. 1st edition dated October 1942. 26p. Booklet written for the instruction of personnel undergoing training, and for instructors. I...

R.A.F. Parachute Harness Quick Release Box / Plate
Stores ref. 15A/150. Standard wartime quick release box with the fully rounded front plate marked 'Turn to Unlock - Press To Release'. The posit...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry Mae West 'Ditching' Whistl
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Cro...

R.A.F. Type D Oxygen Mask MK.IIIB* Bayonet Connect
Stores ref. 6D/101. Brass bayonet connector as fitted to the end of the tubes used with the Type D oxygen masks. Also used with the MK.III oxyge...

R.A.F. H-type Oxygen Mask
Size medium. Dated 1/71. Fitted with the smaller plastic Amplivox 13100 microphone. The rubber is in excellent condition without cracking or da...

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

1930s Private Purchase Lewis Flying Helmet
By S Lewis 'of Racing, Flying & Motor Clothing Fame'. Small size. Typical 1930s private purchase helmet in dark brown/black leather with chamo...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores ref. 22c/451. Size 3. The leather is in very good condition - clean, reasonably supple and undamaged. Fitted with 4 goggle straps only -...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/751. Size 8. Brown suede uppers have some soiling and marking but are supple, undamaged and in good '+' condition. The rubber ...

R.F.C. 'Fug' Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/4. 'Boots, Flying, Thigh'. Thigh length, suede, sheepskin lined boots widely used by British aircrews in WW1. Often seen in p...

U.S.A.A.F. ANB-H-1 Receivers
'Pair' of AAF receivers, one by Western Electric, the other by Utah-Chicago. The latter is Dec. 1943 dated. They show use and wear but fairly ...

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 micro...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry MK.IID Cockpit Clock
Stores Ref. 6a/1150. Bakelite cased and approx. 6cm diameter. Self starting 8-day movement with a centre second hand (missing). The bezel is sc...

R.A.F. War Service Dress Blouse - Observer
War Service Dress Blouse. Size 9 (Ht. 5'7-5'8", Ch. 39-40", Wt. 35"). By W. Harmer & Co. Ltd. 1944 date printed on the label with a 1945 over...

R.A.F. Officers' Field Service Cap
By J Compton Sons & Webb Ltd. Size 6,7/8. 1943 dated. Standard sidecap. Fitted with a good badge and brass buttons. Very light soiling and ...

U.S.A.A.F. B-11 Flying Jacket
'Jacket - Flying Winter, Type B-11'. By Albert Turner & Company. Size 38. Introduced in 1943, this is the jacket part of the heavy alpaca a...

R.A.F. Electrically Wired Irvin Flying Jacket
Physically measures approx. 46” so should be OK for around a 42” chest. Classic early wired example with single panel fronts and just one centre s...

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...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern
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...

Luftwaffe Winter Flying Trousers
Dark brown leather sheepskin lined trousers with large flapped patch pockets on the thighs. Zipp branded zip fasteners at the fly and leg ends. ...

R.A.F. Navigators' Chartboard Lamp
Stores Ref. 5c/1551. 12 / 24 volt. White metal chartboard lamp as used in wartime bombers. Integral spring clamp. Highly adjustable for the pe...

R.A.F Binocular Holder MK.1
Stores ref. 6E/391. Binocular holder/rest as used on flying boats etc. Folding metal stand with two arms that fold out to 90 degrees and form pa...

R.A.F. Navigators' Planisphere MK.1A (1940)
Stores ref. 6B/153. By The British Engraving & Nameplate Manufacturing Co. Leatherette case/folder approx. 32 x 32cm containing a metal frame/ba...

R.A.F. MK.3B Flying Helmet/Bonedome
Stores Ref. 22c/1301773 - 1301776. Size unknown. The MK.3B is a variant of the MK.2A helmet with the same avionics system but fitted with the MK...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest
Correctly the 'Vest, Emergency Sustenance Type C-1'. Manufactured by Breslee Mfg. Co. The material is in excellent overall condition and the ...

R.A.F. MK.7 Lifejacket
By Beaufort (Air Sea) Equipment Ltd. Stores ref. 22c/2275. Dated March 1970. Orange fabric 'waistcoat' with various adjustable webbing straps...

R.A.F. MK.4B Lifejacket
By Beaufort (Air Sea) Equipment Ltd. Stores ref. 22c/1301524. Dated June 1977. Orange fabric 'waistcoat' with various adjustable webbing stra...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/988/991, Size 8.5. The leather is generally very good and supple with average wear but no damage of note. As usual these are no...

R.A.F. Parachute Bag
Standard issue wartime parachute bag in heavy light brown canvas. Twin webbing handles and original zip fastener. Retains the inner 'flaps'. L...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles, Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition bar light tarnishing/marking. The leather surround is excellent and the suede backing s...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Survival Pack
Stores ref. 22P/25. (Arctic). Issued to aircrews operating over enemy or uninhabited territory or over great expanses of water. Introduced in 1...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores ref. 22c/449. Size 1. The leather is generally in very good condition - quite clean,supple and undamaged apart from minor wear. Fitted wi...

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 very good to excellent condition, fully embossed with ref no...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/961. Size medium. Standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses with grey/green tinted lenses in steel wire frames...

R.C.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/13. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame retains a good proportion of the original paint finish b...

R.A.F. 1943 Pattern Flying Boots
Approx. size 9. The suede uppers are very good with only minor rubbing and light soiling. Both Air Ministry and 'W' marked zips are very good. ...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Trousers
Unknown size - (Measures Wt. 36",Leg 31.5"). Standard Irvin trousers in mid brown leather with mid tan dense fur lining, flapped knee pockets a...

R.A.F. Electrically Wired Irvin Flying Jacket -19
Stores ref. 22c/109. Size 7 (next to largest available). Physically measures approx. 48” so should be OK for around a 44” chest. Classic early...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit For Aircrews, 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-B...

R.A.F. Type K Dinghy Pack, Type A
Seat Pack, Type A, MK.III. Storces ref. 27C/2088. The single-man Type K dinghy was carried folded and compressed within a variety of different p...

R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
By B Sterling & Co. Ltd. Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). Dated 1939. The overall appearance is excellent and the leather is supple with good original finish...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
By G & T.L. Stores ref. 15A/137. Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. This is a genuine RAF/British m...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit Snakebite Lancet
By Gardner Co. London. Chromed metal, round ended cylinder approx. 6cm long x 1 cm diameter. One end unscrews to reveal a small metal blade or l...

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 mat...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit Tourniquet, Cased
'Singer's' tourniquet by Bailey of London. High quality tourniquet made in chromed metal with a buckled webbing strap. Tightening of the stra...

R.A.F. Special Flying Ration Tin
Manufactured by Metal Box. Approx. 13 x 10 x 7cm. Unusual olive drab painted metal tin with removeable lid. Stencilled to top 'SPECIAL FLYING ...

R.A.F. Reflector Gun Sight Mark II
Stores Ref. 8B/2361. 1941 dated. The classic MKII Reflector Gun Sight used exclusively in RAF fighter aircraft including the Spitfire. Complete...

R.A.F. Transport Command Pilot's Lapel Badge
By Murphy of Canada. Sterling silver. 32mm span silver & enamelled winged badge surmounted with Kings Crown. Pin backed. Very rare badge in th...

R.A.F. Control Tower Microphone
Stores Ref. 10A/9597. Candlestick type microphone, approx. 30cm tall. Black painted metal base and upright stem. Bakelite microphone housing. ...

R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Signal Flare 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...

R.A.F. Torch With A.M. Battery
Blue-grey painted metal torch. Approx. 23cm in length and 4cm diameter. Comes with the extremely rare original 4.5 volt type 'A' dry cell batt...

Tankard Commemorating Pilot's First Flight - 1932
Sheffield Pewter tankard by Phillips of Aldershot. Nicely enhanced with a super enamelled Volunteer Reserve wing and engraved 'R.A.F. Leiceste...

R.A.F. Observer Brevet
Padded 'O' brevet in cream coloured silk type thread on a black felt with a hessian backing. The front of the brevet is very good but the backi...

R.A.F. Flight Sergeant Crowns (Pair)
Pair of pressed brass crowns with split pin rear fixings. A proper matched pair. Excellent used condition. No split pins. Stock code U16211....

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Bladder (Stole)
Stores ref. 22c/72. Grey rubberized cotton stole for the '41 pattern Mae West. The material is very good and flexible/undamaged although it has ...

R.A.F. / F.A.A. 1941 Pattern Floating Torch
By G.E.C. Less commonly found variant of the floating “torch” for the 1941 patt. Mae West. This type doesn't have a separate wooden bulb holder,...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Kapok Pads (set)
Stores ref. 22c/93. Full set of three pads. Earlier style calico cotton pads, rubberized internally and stuffed with kapok. The side pads are Air...

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

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size medium. The cloth is in very good condition and retains good colour with less than average soiling. There is minor verd...

Early Commercial Flying Goggles
These lovely early goggles have a velvet trimmed and fur backed grey suede facemask with polished alloy lens frames. The frames hinge open to acc...

R.A.F. Aircrew Anti-Glare Glasses, Type E-2
By Levers Optical, Stores ref. 22G/1087. EPNS wire frames with circular blue-grey tinted glass lenses, wrap around side-arms and leather side-s...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition with virtually no paint rubbing/loss. The leather surround is also excellent and the ...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/962. Size large. Standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses with grey/green tinted lenses in steel wire frames ...

R.A.F. Volunteer Reserve Collar Badges (pair)
Brass "VR" badges as worn on the collars of the tunics of those airmen who had joined up prior to the start of WW2. They have twin lugged backs...

WW2 French L'Armee de L'Air Pilot's Dress Tunic
By Raoul Dabonneville, Master Tailor. Dark (Louise) blue tunic and trousers for an 'Officiers Superieurs' (Senior Officer). This example has g...

R.A.F. Crested Biscuit Barrel / Tobacco Jar - Mad
After parliament was bombed by the Luftwaffe in 1941 the damaged stone, lead (from roof/gutters) and wood was salvaged by the Ministry of Works to...

R.A.F. Issue Blood/Ghoolie Chit & Container
Single sided 'chit' for use by British aircrews operating over Far Eastern Countries. Printed in colour on thin rayon cloth. Approx. 28 x 46 ...

R.A.F. Air Gunner Brevet
Heavily padded 'AG' brevet. Thick black backing cloth. Light fraying of the edges but in very good used condition. Stock code U16414....

R.A.F. Observer Brevet
Superb heavily padded 'O' brevet in off-whitecoloured silky thread on a black felt with a fine cloth backing. Excellent used condition. Stock...

R.A.F. Navigator Brevet - Pin Backed
Padded 'N' brevet in off-white coloured thread on a black felt backing cloth. Hessian backed. With pin fastening sewn to rear for use with fre...

R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Padded pilot wing in a oatmeal coloured silky thread. Black cloth backing. Shows use and wear but in good overall condition. Stock code U1...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Pattern)
Stores Ref. 22c/879, Size 3 (7 1/8 - 7 3/8). The leather is completely supple and in very good to excellent condition. All straps are good and ...

U.S.A.A.F. A10 Oxygen Mask (Early Pattern)
By The Acushnet Process. Co. Dated 10-42. Standard size. This is the first pattern A-10 with the unique and distinctive integral forehead strap ru...

R.A.F. Pilot's Service Dress Tunic
Standard four pocket tunic with a padded pilot wing, Flying Officer rank lace and ribbons for 39-45 star, Burma star, Defence medals with a M-I-D...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Kapok Pads (set)
Stores ref. 22c/93. Full set of three pads. Earlier style calico cotton pads, rubberized internally and stuffed with kapok. The side pads are Air...

R.A.F. 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
Size 9. Stores Ref. 22c/266/271. 'Battle of Britain' flying gauntlets. Good, though not perfect colour match. The leather is in good overall...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry Mae West 'Ditching' Whistl
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Cro...

A.V.R.O. Flight Engineer Notes For The Lancaster
Notes for the Lancaster Aircraft, AVRO Type '683' Mk. 1. & III. Published by A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd, Manchester, March 1944. Card cover, 15 x 22 c...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/987/990, Size 8. The leather is in excellent supple clean condition. A very good colour match. The blanket fleece linings show...

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map
Sheet 43C/D. Large double sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 70 x 70cms. 1 : 1000,000. Covers large areas od Holland, Belgium, France,Germany...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Bladder (Stole)
Stores ref. 22c/72. Grey rubberized cotton stole for the '41 pattern Mae West. The material is generally very good and flexible/undamaged althou...

R.A.F. / R.C.A.F. 1932 Pattern 'Battle of Britain
RCAF Stores Ref. 22C/22, RAF Stores Ref. 22c/ *55 (actual jacket technically 22c/240). Manufactured by The Dominion Rubber Company Ltd. Size lar...

R.A.F. Observer Type Parachute Harness
Unknown maker. Stores ref. 15A/137. Standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip-on chest-type parachute packs. This is a genuine RAF/Britis...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - Early Pattern
Physically measures approx. 45” so should be OK for around a 40/41” chest. Classic early example with single panel fronts and just one centre sea...

R.A.F. 'Style' White Prestige Flying Suit
Unknown manufacturer. Physically measures 23" from armpit to pit (46") and 42" at the waist. 31" inside leg. White cotton one-piece overall...

R.A.F. 'Style' White Prestige Flying Suit
By Langar's of Stourbridge. Size 38. Physically measures 22" from armpit to pit (44") and 38" at the waist. 31" inside leg. White cotto...

R.A.F. 1930 Pattern Sidcot Suit Collar
Stores ref. 22c/298. Size 3. Removeable collar used with the 1930 pattern 'Battle Of Britain' flying suit. This example has beautiful dense s...

R.A.F. Officers' Field Service Cap
Standard sidecap. Unknown maker and size. Fitted with a good badge and brass buttons. Good clean condition with no apparant moth damage. Howev...

R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/827. The frame is generally very good with only minor paint rubbing and distortion. The leather surround is very good and the back...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles - Boxed
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition showing no wear at all. The leather surround is also excellent and c/w clear Air Minis...

R.A.F. Training Poster - How To Hit Back At Dive B
Printed by C & R.L. Ltd. Approx. 48 x 40cms. September 1940 dated. Information for anti-aircraft (AA) gunners on when to fire at German dive bo...

R.A.F. Training Poster - How To Hit Back At Dive B
Printed by C & R.L. Ltd. Approx. 48 x 40cms. September 1940 dated. Information for anti-aircraft (AA) gunners on when to fire at German dive bo...

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

R.A.F. Escape/Ration Kit
Acetate box approx. 14 x 12 x 2.5cms. The box is the earlier non-curved pattern and is marked 'C.C.-H, MARK III 150M'. It contains the follow...

R.A.F. Seat-type Parachute Assembly - 1940
Parachute, Single point, quick release with seat pack. Commonly referred to as the 'pilot's' parachute. Classic white webbing with a central ...

U.S.A.A.F. Pilot Shirt Wing
By Balfour. Sterling marked 5cm span cast metal shirt wing. Pin backed. Engraved 'Balfour, Sterling.' to rear. Excellent used condition. St...

Wartime 'In Case Of Accident' Pin Badge
Small pin backed badge found under the flap of a RAF battledress breast pocket. Cross to centre with 'C of E' (Church of England). Wording aro...

R.A.F. Early Pattern Flying Helmet Wiring Loom & T
A 'Type 21' Assembly. Fully fitted loom with jackplug and type 20 microphone for the “Battle of Britain” D-type oxygen mask. The braiding is li...

R.A.F. Gloster Meteor F8 Control Grip
27J/250. Black painted metal grip with all the usual gun/rocket firing buttons/safety locks, wiring etc. Various markings within the casting and...

WW1 Vickers Machine Gun Bullet Links
Metal links for the Vickers Machine Gun, Pattern 1915, .30 Caliber. RFC aircrews suffered problems with canvas machine gun belts flapping aroun...

U.S.A.A.F. Shirt Collar Rank Insignia
Pair of clutch-backed Lieutenant Colonel rank leaves. Approx. 12mm tall. Marked to rear 'Sterling, 1/20 10KGF'. Very good used. ...

R.A.F. Portable Oxygen Cylinder Sleeve/Sling
Early canvas pouch with provision for shoulder and waist straps. Used to carry the portable oxygen cylinder that was needed for aircrews when wor...

U.S.A.A.F. Type A-8 Air - Ground Message Container
By The Dayton Mfg. Co. Comprises a plastic tube with lamps at both end. Approx. 29cm long x 4cm diameter. Unscrews to reveal an inner battery ...

WW1 Zeppelin Souvenir
Orginally sold by the British Red Cross to help wounded troops in the trenches. This is a small length of steel wire from the first German Zeppeli...

AVRO Shackleton Cockpit Throttle Box
AVRO Shackleton co-pilot's throttle box assembly in black painted aluminium. Complete with all four engine throttle levers and lock, RPM levers ...

R.A.F. Station 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. ...

Air Ministry Press Photo - S.A.A.F. Crew
British press photograph. B&w. Approx. 21 x 15cm. Shows the SAAF crew of a Glenn Martin bomber putting on their parchute harnesses before taki...

Air Ministry Press Photo - Air Gunner Kitting Up
British press photo, approx. 24 x 19cms. B+w. Issued by the Ministry of Information - Captioned to rear 'First pictures of the Great Night batt...

Air Ministry Press Photo - Hampden Crew
British press photo, approx. 26 x 20cms. B+w. Captioned to rear. Photo shows a Handley Page Hampden crew in flight gear inspecting the bombs b...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
Woollen. Approx. 20 x 92cms. Dark blue colour with hand embroidered King's crown RAF crest to one end. Short fringing to both ends. Very good...

U.S.A.A.F. 'Used' Skyway Goggles
American Optical 'Skyway' goggles. Black painted white metal frames with individual rubber face cushions. These were designed to take standard...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/961. Size medium. Standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses with grey/green tinted lenses in steel wire frames...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/448. Size Large. The cloth is in very good condition and retains good even colour only light soiling. The mae west retains all th...

R.A.F. Battle of Britain Pilot's SD Cap
Unknown size/maker. Service dress cap named to J McGibbon. James McGibbon was born on 14th February 1915 to James McGibbon C.M.G. (Snr.) & Mrs M...

R.A.F. Cirrus Major Propeller (Tiger Moth)
DWG Z974/3. 1940 dated. Laminated wooden twin bladed propeller as used on the famous De Havilland Tiger Moth RAF trainer aircraft. Approx. 1.9m...

U.S.A.A.F. B-3 Flying Jacket, 44R
By Werber Sportswear Co. 1942 contract/order number. Size 44R (measures approx. 22.5 from armpit to armpit). Classic two-tone in dark seal brow...

R.A.F. Combined Pattern Flying Suit/ 'Irvin' Har
Stores Ref. 15A/277. Size Medium. Dated July 1940 and 6 August 1940. Manufactured by Irving Air Chute Ltd. Dual Purpose type with provision for cl...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit
Size 6. Stores Ref. 22c/778. (Ht. 5'11"-6'1", Ch. 40-42", Wt. 36-38", Seat 42-44". Leg 31.5"). Electrically wired version of the Sidcot...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket 'Collar Strap'
Black elastic strap with metal attachment clips to each end . These were fitted to the collar using the small brass 'eyes' sewn onto the collar....

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket - (FAA History)
Physically measures approx. 48” so should be OK for around a 44” chest (please note terms and conditions regarding use). Classic early example wit...

R.A.F. Irvin Flying Jacket
Size 4 (Ht. 5'8-5'9", Br. 36-38", Wt. 32-34"). Physically measures approx. 44” so should be OK for around a 38-40” chest. Interesting exam...

U.S.A.A.F. A-9 Flying Helmet
Size large. Green cotton helmet complete with field modifications that include leather receiver carriers and press studs added for the later issu...

R.A.F. E-Type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/746. Size 3. Extremely rare early, externally wired version of the E-type helmet with a leather chinstrap and Bennet buckle fasten...

R.A.F. D-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores ref. 22c/584, size 4. Intended for use in tropical/desert climates in the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa etc and incorporating a ...

R.A.F. E-Type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/976. Size 4. (7 1/5 - 7 3/4). The aertex cloth is in very good condition showing light use and soiling only. Both rubber earpiece...

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

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 very good overall condition - minor marking and scuffing onl...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/449. Size 3. Indian made example by Phelps & co. Ltd. The leather is generally in very good condition - clean,supple and undama...

R.A.F. B-type Helmet (A.T.A. Named)
By Frank Bryan Ltd. 1939. Size 1 (6 1/2 - 6 3/4). The overall appearance is very good '+' to excellent and the leather is supple with good ori...

R.A.F. Flying Helmet 'Gosport' Tube Earpieces
Stores Ref. 6F/154. Pair of black bakelite earpieces with full Air Ministry markings. Grubby but in fairly good used condition. Stock code H152...

R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
By B Sterling & Co. Ltd. Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). Dated 1939. The overall appearance is excellent and the leather is supple with good original finish...

R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet
By Reliance Manufacturing Co. Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). Dated 1939-40. The overall appearance is excellent and the leather is supple with good origina...

R.A.F. Type 'C' Flying Helmet Receivers
Stores ref. 10A/7063. Pair of receivers (correctly, 'receivers, telephone, head, type C') as used with B-type flying helmet & Type D oxygen mas...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/880, Size 4 (7 1/2 - 7 3/4). The leather is supple and in very good overall condition with only relatively minor marking and scuf...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores ref. 22c/452. Size 4. The leather is generally in very good condition - quite clean,supple and undamaged bar minor abrasion and nicks etc...

F.A.A. N-Type Flying Helmet (Intermediate Patt.)
Often incorrectly referred to as the FAA D-type and now known to be the Type N. Size unknown but would guess a 3 or 4. Intended for use in tropic...

R.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/69. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is in very good condition with some rubbing on exposed sur...

R.C.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/13. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame retains most of the original paint finish with only fair...

R.A.F. MK.IV Flying Goggles C/W Flipshield
Stores Ref. 22c/111 (Goggles), 22c/113 (Screen, Anti-Glare). The first of the MK.IV series goggles. Manufactured with a painted brass frame incor...

R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles c/w Flipshield, Box,
Stores Ref. 22c/167 (Goggles), 22c/113 (Screen, Anti-Glare). The frame is in excellent original condition with no damage and virtually no paint l...

R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/826 (goggles), 22c/836 (Screen, anti-glare). The frame is generally very good with relatively minor paint chipping. Fitted with ra...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Spectacles
Stores Ref. 22c/1073. Size large. These are identical to the standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses but redesignated with a...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in excellent condition with only minor paint rubbing on exposed edges. The leather surround is also very good ...

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 the ...

R.A.F. MK.VII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/827. The brass frame is in quite good condition and has relatively minor paint chipping/rubbing. The leather surround is compl...

R.A.F. MK.VIII Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/930. The frames are in very good condition with only minor paint rubbing on exposed edges. The leather surround is also very goo...

R.A.F. MK.IIIA Flying Goggles
Stores ref. 22c/62. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame retains virtually all of the original paint finish with o...

R.A.F. Anti-Glare Glasses, Cased
EPNS wire frames with circular blue-grey tinted glass lenses, wrap around side-arms and leather side-shields. Light tarnishing to the frames. Th...

R.A.F. 1939 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/228. Size 8. 1940 dated. Classic Battle of Britain boots identical in pattern to the earlier 1936 pattern but with vulcanized c...

R.A.F. 1940 Pattern Flying Boots
Approx. size 8. The brown suede uppers are in very good condition with only minor rubbing and soiling. The rubber “galosh” section is very good ...

R.A.F. 'Style' 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Approx. size 8. Private purchase 1936 pattern flying boots in black leather with a fleece lining. Essentially the same as the 'issue' Air Mini...

R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots - History
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 8. 1939 dated. The leather is in very good condition but does have some small surface nicks/cuts and scuffing. The l...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/750. Size 7. The brown suede uppers are in very good condition with only minor marking and soiling. The rubber 'galosh' section ...

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

R.A.F. 'Nuffield' Pattern Escape Flying Boots
Size 10. Essentially these are the prototype of the 1943 pattern boot. Designed by the MI9 escape and evasion 'master', Christopher Clayton Hutt...

U.S.A.A.F. Enlisted Man's 9th AAF Armourer's 'I
'Jackets, Field, Wool, O.D.' By Jacob Reed's Sons. 38S. 1944 dated. Standard olive drab jacket with machine made 9th patch, clutch backed “...

U.S.A.A.F. Jacket, Enlisted Men's, Flight, Type B
Physically measure approx. 42". Jacket, Enlisted Men's, Flight, Type B-14. Technically a flight jacket but essentially an 'Ike' type jacket...

U.S.A.A.F. Officers' Visor Cap
'American Best Made'. Size 7 3/8. 100% wool crown. 'Featherweight'. Olive drab felt is very clean and has no obvious damage or mothing. ...

Air Ministry Long Sleeved Underwear Vest, 1940
By Wolsey Ltd. Size 3, 1940 dated. Cream coloured wool knit 'unshrinkable' underwear. Essentially a long sleeved grandad type vest with four ...

R.A.F. Other Ranks Shirt / Collar
Stores ref. 22B/138. Approx. 15" collar size. Chest physically measures approx. 46". Fully opening front. Single cuffs. Broad arrow & refe...

R.A.F. Fighter Pilot 'Type' Scarf
Cream silk/rayon scarf with tasselled ends. Approx. 21x84cms. Beautifully painted pilot wings to one end. This has been done with gold, silver ...

R.A.F. Sergeant Bomb Aimer's Service Dress Tunic
Label missing (so could be 'badged up') and quite small. Standard other ranks service dress tunic with a good flat 'B' brevet, woven shoulder...

R.A.F. Officers Shirt
Stores Ref. 22B/470. By Ladbybird. 1964. Approx. 14" collar. 44" chest measurement (to comfortably fit 40 - 42"). Classic pale blue cotton s...

U.S.A.A.F. Survival Waterproof Match Container
Stock code 74-B-788-40. Article-Box : Match, Waterproof. By Foster Grant Co. Inc. March 1944 contract date. Olive drab plastic/bakelite screw ...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Pistol Cover
Holster, Plastic, Waterproof. This is the holster for the .45 pistol and is manufactured from semi transparent flexible pastic. When losed care...

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest
Correctly the 'Vest, Emergency Sustenance Type C-1'. Labelled 'Sears, Roebuck & Co'. manufactured by Reliance Mfg. Co. Illinois. The materia...

U.S.A.A.F. Suit, Flying, Anti-Exposure, Quick Donn
Type R-1. Manufactured by The B F Goodrich Co. One size only. This is a waterproofed/airproofed orange/yellow neoprene coated nylon coverall wi...

R.A.F. Survival Dinghy Knife
Stores ref. 27C/2023. Special knife issued with the larger multi-man survival dinghies. Curved stainless steel blade with rounded 'safety' en...

R.A.F. Knife, Pocket, With Spike (Beadon Suit Use)
Stores Ref. 22P/11. Sometimes referred to as the R.A.F. 'Clasp' knife. Simple folded sheet steel body with a 'blued' finish. Fitted with tw...

R.A.F. K-Type Dinghy Sail
Stores Ref. 27C/2085. Manufactured from cotton fabric, dyed red and in the form of an isosceles triangle. The edges and corners are reinforced a...

R.A.F. Multi-man Dinghy Leaker Stoppers
Set of six wood/rubber stoppers (sizes 1 to 6 - Size 1 being solid wood, the rest being rubber). Conical in shape and threaded externally so they...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit Burn Jelly
Blue painted cylindrical metal tin marked 'BURN JELLY' along with user instructions and Air Ministry markings. Contains a heavily worn/aged on...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit Burn Jelly, Type 2
Blue painted cylindrical metal tin marked 'ANTI-BURN CREAM ANTI-SUNBURN PROTECTIVE'' along with user instructions and Air Ministry markings. ...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit For Aircrews
Mk.II. Individual First Aid pouch issued one per airman. Sealed in an olive drab rubberized fabric pouch approx. 15 x 15cms. Marked with Red Cr...

R.A.F. Station 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. ...

R.A.F. Bonbon Dish
By Booths Silicon China (1891-1948). Kidney shaped white china dish with lovely early 'winged' RAF crest. Dark blue border with gilt edge. A...

R.A.F. Egg Cup
By Grafton China ( A B Jones) . White china egg cup with King's Crown 'R.A.F.' crest to one side. Maker's marks to base. One of the rarest ite...

R.A.F. 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...

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 ...

Air Ministry Handbell, 1940
Cast brass handbell with turned wooden handle and heavy chain/ball clapper. Approx. 25cm tall. Nice Air Ministry and King's Crown markings on t...

R.A.F. Duxford Airfield Aircraft Sign
Stores Ref. 4A/449. Aluminium alloy, approx. 45 x 30cm. Two alloy panels joined along one edge with a hinge such that the sign can be opened out a...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/1148, Size 4. The leather is al little dry to the touch but completely supple and in excellent overall condition, fully embossed ...

R.A.F. MK.1A (M) Flying Helmet/Bonedome
Stores ref. 22c/2116. Size 2 Narrow. By Helmets Ltd. of Wheathampstead. 1964 dated. Classic early bonedome worn in conjunction with the type G...

R.F.C. 'Fug' Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/4. 'Boots, Flying, Thigh'. By Beal Bros. Ltd. Toronto, Canada. Thigh length, suede, sheepskin lined boots widely used by Bri...

Royal Flying Corps Blazer
Approx. 38-40" chest. Blazer manufactured in RFC striped cloth. Unlined in the body with striped cotton sleeve linings. Plainflat gilt buttons...

R.A.F. Parachute Bag
Standard issue wartime parachute bag in heavy light brown canvas. Twin webbing handles and original 'Flash' zip fastener. Retains the inner '...

R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Dakota 1
Dakota I (2-Cyclone Engines). Identification/Recognition Poster for the C-47. Issue 1 - September 1942. Approx, 38x55cms. Printed by Fosh and Cr...

R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Dornier Do26k
Dornier Do 26k. Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 1 - September 1942. Approx, 38x56cms. Printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd. on fairly thin pap...

R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Warhawk
Curtiss P-40F Warhawk (Merlin Engine) Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 1 - April 1943. Approx, 38x56cms. Printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd. ...

R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Junkers JU86P
Junkers JU86P Bomber Reconnaissance (2 Jumo Engines). Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 1 - April 1943. Approx, 38x56cms. Printed by Fosh a...

R.A.F. Recognition Poster - Henschel Hs 129
Henschel Hs 129 Ground Attack Aircraft (2 Gnome-Rhone Engines). Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 2 - July 1943. Approx, 38x48cms. Printed b...

R.A.F. Warwick Aircraft Ditching And Dinghy Drill
Air Diagram 3040X. Small card leaflet that folds out into a double sided poster approx. 25 x 50cms. Prepared by RAF Transport Command for the Ai...

R.A.F. Pilot's And Flight Engineer's Notes - Sun
A.P. 1566E. Original copy dated March 1945. Approx. 46 pages plus pullout diagrams/photos. For the oversea reconnaisance Sunderland V flying bo...

A.V.R.O. Flight Engineer Notes For The Lancaster
Notes for the Lancaster Aircraft, AVRO Type '683' Mk. 1. & III. Published by A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd, Manchester, March 1941. Card cover, 15 x 22 c...

Squadrons Up! by Noel Monks - With Original Cobber
Published by Victor Gollancz, London, 1940. 1st edition. 256p. Illustrated with b+w photographs. Hardcover, no dustjacket. "The story of two R....

R.A.F. D-type Oxygen Mask Face Defenders
Stores Ref. 22c/68. Commonwealth produced. These are essentially the same as the Air Ministry chamois backed canvas webbing strips with 2 male pr...

R.A.F. G-type Oxygen Mask
Stores Ref. 6D/646. Size Large. The rubber is generally in excellent condition and remarkably clean. The only 'issues' are that two of the nose-w...

R.A.F. E*-type Oxygen Mask/Tube
Stores Ref. 6D/473 (redesignated 6D/624). This is the later pattern variant of the E-mask complete with anti-suffocation/inspiratory valve and hav...

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...

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 micro...

R.A.F. Type D 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...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry Bayonet Union Socket, MK.III
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...

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

R.A.F Type D Oxygen Mask
The overall appearance of this mask is not good. Unfortunately the moths have been busy and peppered the cloth thoughout leaving large holes and q...

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 micro...

R.A.F. Type-D Oxygen Mask
The cloth is generally in excellent clean condition. Unusually there is little moth damage - this being confined to 2 small holes on the right sid...

R.A.F. Type C Carbon Microphone for use with Type
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 micro...

U.S.A.A.F. A-11 Navigator's 'Hack' Wristwatch
By Bulova. 1944 contract date. Black dial with Arabic numerals. Watch Co. The case is scratched and shows age and wear. Light scratching/wea...

Air Ministry Wristwatch
Stores Ref. 14A/1102. In 1940 the Air Ministry began to issue 'economy' (brand-less) watches to be used where the usual Longines/Omegas could n...

R.A.F./ U.S.A.A.F. Used 'Window' - Boxed
Small card box containing a roll of Radar blocking "Window" or "Chaff". Basically consists of a roll of thin aluminum strip or aluminized pa...

Bristol Hercules Engine Fuel Consumption Indicator
Produced by The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd. Filton, Bristol. Cardboard 'computor' for the Hercules VI & XVI as used in the Wellington, Beaufight...

Luftwaffe Heated Sleeping Bag
Elktr. Beheitzer Schlafsak. Fl 31270. Manufactured by Harl Heisler, Berlin. Dated Feb. 1943. Large padded cotton sleeping bag with integral he...

German Cigarette Card Album - 'Der Eroberung Der
Card backed album, approx. 23 x 29cms. Produced by the Garbaty Cigarettenfabrik, Berlin. Dating from the 1930s. History of "conquest of the ai...

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

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Bladder
Stores ref. 22c/72. Grey rubberized cotton stole for the '41 pattern mae-west. The material is generally very good and is flexible/undamaged alth...

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. War Department Broad Arrow stamps and reference marking...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West
Stores ref. 22c/447. Size medium. The cloth is in very good overall condition bar a small slit hole along the seam at the top of the 'collar' (s...

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

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...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry Mae West 'Ditching' Whistl
By J Hudson & Co., Birmingham. The less commonly found 'tube' whistle used by wartime aircrew. Period photos show these hanging from the 1941 ...

U.S.A.A.F. 9thAF Shoulder Patch
Machine made, fully embroidered original in excellent condition. Stock code U9180. ...

R.A.F. Airgunner Brevet
Heavily padded 'AG' brevet in oatmeal coloured silk thread on a black felt backing cloth. Black cotton backed. Very good used. Stock code U1...

R.A.F. Flight Engineer Brevet - Padded
Padded 'E' brevet. Black cotton backing cloth. Light soiling but in very good used condition. Stock code U15800....

R.A.F. Observer Brevet
Flat 'O' brevet in fawn coloured cotton thread on a black felt backing. Very good unused condition. Stock code U12368....

R.A.F. Pilot Wing
Lightly padded pilot wing in oatmeal/light tan coloured cotton thread. Black paper backing. Evidence of removal from a uniform. Shows use and w...

Japanese Naval Summer Flying Suit
One-piece summer issue flying suit in a heavy brown/green tint wool gabardine material. It has a zip fastener from the crotch to the neck, concea...

U.S.A.A.F. A-10 'Intermediate' Flying Gloves
Size 10.5. Classic five-finger seal brown goatskin leather glove with camel's hair lining and knitted wristlet. Standardized in 1938 and used t...

U.S.A.A.F. A-9A Flying Gauntlets
Size large. Unlabelled. Unusual light tan coloured leather with very shaggy lamb shearling lining in the glove section and short dense fur in th...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/772/769, Size 10. The leather is generally very good and supple with just light soiling to the fingers and palms. As usual these ...

R.A.F. Woollen Gloves
RAF Blue-grey woollen gloves. Soiled and somewhat faded but in remarkably good condition. No moth damage, holes or fraying. The original owner ...

R.A.F. Chamois Leather Flying Gloves
Stores Ref. 22c/433. Size 9. Fine creamy yellow chamois gloves. Unlined. Marked inside the size and faint AID inspection stamps. Very clean overal...

R.A.F. Type D Flying Gauntlets
Stores ref. 22c/772/769, Size 10. The leather is generally very good and supple with just light soiling to the fingers and palms. As usual these ...

R.A.F. Flight Map - Strait Of Dover
Strait Of Dover. Sheet 8, R.A.F. (WAR) 5th Edition dated 10/43. 1 : 500,000. Paper - linen backed. Approx. 99x62cms. Shows wartime air base...

Escape Compass - Standard
Standard 0.5" diameter painted brass cased compass with star 'rotor'. These were issued to aircrews with other escape and evasion equipment. ...

R.A.F. / S.O.E. Escape String Vest
By Lillywhites. Size 2. 1943 dated. Broad arrow marked. Very coarsely 'knitted' heavy string vest with broad cotton shoulder straps. These ...

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...

Escape Compass - Two-Piece Fly Button
Brass fly buttons as used on R.A.F. battledress trousers etc. One has a small 'spike' to the domed centre on which the second magnetised button...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry MK.IIC Cockpit Clock
Stores Ref. 6a/1104. Metal cased and approx. 5.5cm diameter. Self starting 8-day movement. The bezel is screwed on and red-painted dummy hour a...

R.A.F. / Air Ministry MK.IIA Cockpit Clock
Stores Ref. 6A/1002. Black painted metal case. Approx. 6cm diameter. Self starting keyless 1-day movement with centre second hand. The clock is wo...

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. ...

R.A.F. MK.III Flying Goggles
Stores Ref. 22c/69. One of the classic 'Battle of Britain' pattern goggles. The frame is in sound condition but the paint finish is quite rubbed w...

R.A.F., Type F 'Bath-Tub' Morse Key - Boxed
Stores ref. 10F/7741. Brown bakelite Morse code tapper as used on all wartime bomber aircraft. Often referred to as the 'bath-tub' morse key due...

U.S.N. Emergency / Ditching Whistle
Green plastic 'snail' type whistle. Marked to side “U.S.N. 1944”. Very good used. Stock code M14372. ...

R.A.F. D-Type Oxygen Mask Type 54 Adaptor
Stores Ref. 10A/13425. Black rubber adaptor ring which enabled the use of the type 25 (10A/12570) and type 27 microphone (10A/12572) with the Typ...

U.S.A.A.F. Issued Compass / Matchcase
Brown bakelite container with a screw-off lid which houses a small compass. The base is marked “U.S” and would have had a small match striker str...

U.S.A.A.F. A-14 Oxygen Mask - Boxed
By The Ohio Chemical Mfg. Co. Dated 12-44. Size medium. The rubber is very good and flexible. Even the rubber sections of the harness show little ...

U.S.A.A.F. 8th AAF Used T-44 Microphone/Wiring Loo
Deep chocolate coloured loom with standard RAF bell jackplug to one end and a Type T-44 magnetic microphone and AAF JK-26 socket at the other. T...

R.A.F. Poster - Hercules XI Main Engine Lubricatio
RAF Poster. 'Hercules XI Main Engine System Lubrication'. Thick paper poster, approx. 96 x 66cms. Full colour cut-away illustration of the engi...

R.A.F. First Aid Outfit Snake-Bite Lancet
By George Carsberg Ltd. London. Chromed metal, round ended cylinder approx. 6cm long x 1 cm diameter. One end unscrews to reveal a small metal b...

R.A.F. Ferry Command Pilots Lapel Badge
By Murphy of Canada. Sterling silver. 32mm span silver & enamelled winged badge surmounted with Kings Crown. Pin backed. Very rare badge in th...

R.A.F. 206 Squadron Patch
Superb bullion embroidered squadron patch. Approx. 10x8.5cms on a larger piece of dark blue cloth (13x15cms). 206 Royal Naval Air Squadron was ...

R.A.F. Silk Inner Gloves (pair)
Size 8. By Dent Allcroft. Broad Arrow marked. Cream silk inner gloves as worn with other RAF gauntlets. Perfect matched pairs – Absolutely min...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Floating Torch
Stores Ref. 5c/2728. The correct 2-piece “torch” for the 1941 patt. mae-west. The cylindrical metal battery container has its original pale drab b...

R.A.F. E-Type Flying Helmet (Late Patt.)
Stores Ref. 22c/976. Size 4. (7 1/5 - 7 3/4). The aertex cloth is in excellent condition showing light use and soiling only. Both rubber earpiece...

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

U.S.A.A.F. C-1 Survival Vest Water Container
Plastic container with belt loop and a strap/fibre buckle closure. No markings and has yellowed a bit. Light soiling but no damage. Approx. 30 x...

R.A.F. MK.IIA 'Rimwind' Cockpit Clock c.1940
Stores Ref. 6A/1002. Black painted metal case. Approx. 6cm diameter. Self starting keyless 1-day movement with centre second hand. The clock i...

Luftwaffe Two-Piece Winter Weight Flying Suit Trou
By 'Aska-Aarcka, A-G, Sofia/Bulgaria'. Trousers for the 'Bulgarian' suit in white untreated (raw) sheepskin. This pair is the variant withou...

R.A.F. Empire Air Day Decal / Sticker - 1939
'Sticker' purchased at or for the annual 'At Home' Day of the R.A.F. The Empire Air Day, Saturday May 20th (1939 - Yeadon). 13cm diameter. Fabu...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/750. Size 7. Brown suede uppers are in very good condition with only fairly minor marking and soiling. There is a small section of...

Press Photo - Hurricane Cockpit
Press Photo. B+w, approx. 25 x 20cms. Nice clear shot of the canopy area of a Hurricane fighter. A RAF man appears to be showing a high ranking A...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern 'Flap Type' Mae West
Stores Ref. 22c/448. Size Large. ‘Waistcoat, Life-saving, inflatable, stole pattern - flap type‘. One of the incredibly rare 'Flap-Types' ...

R.A.F. Pilot Wing, Flying Training Card Certificat
Period leatherette ID type wallet containing a set of nice semi-padded pilot wings (used) and a metal 'certificate' issued at the British Flying...

F.A.A. N-Type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Often incorrectly referred to as the FAA D-type and now known to have been designated as the N-type. Size unknown but would guess a 3. Intended f...

R.A.F. C-type Flying Helmet (Early Patt.)
Stores reference 22c/451. Size 3. The leather is generally in very good condition - clean, quite supple and undamaged bar the odd small nick. ...

R.A.F. Egg Cup
By George Jones & Sons (Crescent China) of North Staffs. White china egg cup with 'R.A.F.' and King's Crown to one side. Maker marks to base....

R.A.F. 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
Stores Ref. 22c/80. Size 7. 1937 dated. The leather is in very good condition bar the odd small surface nick, very light scuffing and minor pai...

R.A.F. Pilot's And Flight Engineer's Notes - Lan
A.P. 2062A. 3rd edition/A.P 2062C. - 2nd Edition/A.P. 2062F - 1st Edition. Original copy dated May 1944. Approx. 46 pages plus pullout diagrams...

R.A.F Pilot's Notes - Spitfire IIA and IIB
A.P. 1565B. Original copy dated December 1941 with various amendments to August 1942. Approx. 22 pages plus pullout diagrams/photos. Loose-leaf ...

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.IVA ...

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

R.A.F. B-type Flying Helmet (With Modifiers)
By The Reliance Manufacturing Co. 1941. Size 3. The overall appearance is very good and the leather is supple with good original finish. Both zip...

R.A.F. 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets
Size 9. Stores Ref. 22c/265/270. 'Battle of Britain' flying gauntlets. Excellent, though not perfect colour match. The leather, which has a ...

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Sidcot Flying Suit
Size 4. Stores Ref. 22c/776. (Ht. 5'8"-5'9", Ch. 36-38", Wt. 32-34", Seat 38-40"). Electrically wired version of the Sidcot for use with...

R.A.F. MK.IVB Flying Goggles C/W Flipshield
Stores Ref. 22c/167. The frame is in excellent original condition with no significant paint loss or rubbing. The satin brown finish is merely a li...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

U.S.A.A.F. A-9A Flying Gauntlets/Gunners Mitts