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LOT 2531
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Emergency Signalling Mirror
1939-1945 A.D.
4 7/8 x 3 in. (124 grams, 12.5 x 7.5 cm.).
Playing card-shaped with a corner hole for suspension, central crosshairs for accurate direction of the beam; instructions printed on reverse; with printed card (reproduction) map showing mission from East Anglia to German chemicals factory, inscribed to reverse (25) 5 Nov 44. I.G. Farben factory, Ludwigshaven. Hit in 3 engines over the target - unable to feather #1 hit in hub. Landed near Brussels at a Spitfire field, almost lost ~1 prop, was biting into the cowling. Had about 1 ½ engines on landing.' [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2531
American Air Force WWII Aircraft Emergency Signalling Mirror
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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