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British RAF WWII Spitfire/Hurricane Aircraft Airspeed Pitot Tube British RAF WWII Spitfire/Hurricane Aircraft Airspeed Pitot Tube British RAF WWII Spitfire/Hurricane Aircraft Airspeed Pitot Tube
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LOT 2484

British RAF WWII Spitfire/Hurricane Aircraft Airspeed Pitot Tube

1939-1945 A.D.

9 in. (406 grams, 23 cm wide).

With two lengths of cable and a tag for '6A/5448 Pressure head QTY.1' attached. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.

CONDITION
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LOT 2484

British RAF WWII Spitfire/Hurricane Aircraft Airspeed Pitot Tube

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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