Code: P15518B
A series of 5 Air Ministry photographs taped together, overall size approximately 50 x15cm. Each is printed with call signs used by/between aircraft and ships relating to firing and bombing. The first photo has a range of definitions including 'Shot' (the moment of firing), 'Stand By' (5 seconds before the round falls), 'Splash' (the moment the round falls), 'No Good' (cannot fire on target indicated). The second has terms relating to 'Ship Control' including Aircraft : 'Hello Turret, This is JUNO one, report my signals - over', Ship : 'Hello Juno One, This is Turret Strength 4 (or 5) - Over'. The third has terms used between ships and aircraft relating to slow and rapid fire, the fourth relates to 'Air Control' and has details on ranging of fire and the final photo has similar information. Each image is stamped to the rear 'Photographic Section, RAF TANGMERE' and dated 24th November 1944. The original old sellotape has yellowed and the photos show creasing and wear but a very interesting an unusual item. Stock code P15518B.
