RAF Recognition Cards - Orange Pack, 1941

RAF Recognition Cards - Orange Pack, 1941

Code: P19782

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RAF / Air Ministry recognition cards, Orange pack, July 1941.  Marked 'For Official Use Only'.  A 'key' sheet shows various silhouettes of allied and enemy aircraft to be memorised.  The pack of cards was then used to test recognition of these aircraft.  Normally issued in boxes of four individual packs - each pack colour coded (Red, Blue, Green and Orange). Several different sets were produced during the war, this pack dating from 1941.  This pack features mainly bomber aircraft and includes the Do.215, Hampden, Whitley IV & V, Manchester I, Me.110, Halifax I etc.  Full set of 52 cards plus 'joker'. The key sheet is missing but we are offering a photocopy from an original. The cards are in very good condition but the box shows age related soiling.  Two packs available.  Priced individually. Stock code P19779/782.