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 | Flying Goggles - RCAC Issue, Mk III, embossed C.C.D. and dated 1940. A very fine example of the classic battle of Britain pattern. Very good leather back strap/metal springs.
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| Tropical Flying Helmet - RAF, WWII, 'E' Type, 2nd Pattern 22C/976, Size 4. Unwired, excellent original condition.
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| Laminated Propeller Boss - with an 8 day mechanical clock mounted in the hub. No identification marks are visible but probably dates from WWI period. Very nice with clock in good working order.
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| RAF Gun Camera - Type G44 Ref. 14A/1390 stamped A.M. and King's Crown. Complete with film magazine Type G45. These cameras were mounted in aircraft wings to record battle action.
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| Air Ministry Reflector Gun Sight - WWII, Type I Mk II, dated 1943. Stores Ref. 8B/2521 with patent date 1937. Complete in issue box, spare bulb and reflector. In working order – you just need the Spitfire to strap it to!
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| Navigator's Pocket Watch - RAF, 1942 Air Ministry Issue. Stamped on reverse A.M. 6E/50 1399/42. Favoured by navigators and Bomber Command with the watch being placed on the chart table while calculating course plots and bomb runs. Good working order.
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| Aircraft Hand Pump - RAF, for Type J Emergency Dinghy. Excellent original condition and complete with inflation tube. Good working order.
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| RAF Kit Bag - named to Corporal Y. C. Harvey No. 1405056. Stamped & dated 1942. Stencil reading "Not wanted on voyage".
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| Model of a P-38 Lightning - made by a WWII Fitter. This aircraft, introduced in mid 1942 – was the most successful twin engine single seat fighter of the war. Made from aircraft alloy and mounted on ashtray base.
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| AM Issue Heliograph - mirror and sighting arm, in original issue case, as issued with 1941 Mae West. Used for attracting rescue aircraft by downed airmen.
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| Painted Alloy Plaque - depicting a parrot astride a torpedo and "461" below. We have so far failed to identify this crest – can you help? 15 cm x 15 cm.
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| Conquest of the Air, Colour Slide Set - Twenty three painted colour slides on glass, depicting a variety of aviation dioramas including - airships, hot air balloons and early aircraft, apparently dating from Edwardian times. All supplied in original fitted box. Straps are at fault, and one slide missing.
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| RAF Crested Match Case - WWII, in silver plate, embossed with initials DYF, King's Crown, etc. Reverse with Middle East scene. Catch missing.
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| Propeller from Fairchild Argos - WWII, USAAF/RAF. Polished laminated hardwood with brass leading edge, fully stamped boss including aircraft registration. 204 cm.
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| Ceramic Sauce Dish - German Army, WWII, with attached saucer. Base marked with German Army eagle and swastika and stamped KPM and dated 1942. Very good condition. 26 cm.
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| A Scrubbing Brush! - unique item of WWII RAF Memorabilia, with Battle of Britain associations. A Scrubbing Brush which belonged to G. Gillingham, who flew Hurricanes with 46 Squadron - he was nicknamed "scrubby"! This brush was presented to him when he left the squadron - it was autographed by the surviving pilots under the caption "from the lucky ones". Purchased via the pilot's daughter. 46 Squadron, part of 12 Group, was based at Digby and Stapleford Tawney during the Battle of Britian.
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| 'Windmill' Propeller - four bladed, from a WWII Miles Martinet Target Tug Aircraft. Would have been mounted horizontally on the wing to power the aircraft's drogue winch. 92 cm diameter.
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| Irvin Flight Suit - RAF, comprising a jacket as detailed (Ref. 230) with matching pair of flying trousers (Ref. 264) complete with original zips.
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| Navigators Tunic Jacket - RAF/RCAF Issue, complete with padded brevet, Kings Crown brass buttons (Made in Canada) and makers label Orth, London & Canada. Chest c.40" (103 cm). Some mothing but overall nice wartime example with correct half belt.
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| Silk Scarf - of the type worn by fighter pilots in WWII. White with black tassels. Measures 146 cm. Has a collectable CC41 marked label (Controlled Clothing Price), introduced during the war to ensure a standard for all items available on the market and often seen on blankets, etc. Good used condition.
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