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LOT 2466
US Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Circular Chart and Ground Speed Disks in Original Leather Cases
1939-1945 A.D.
10 in. (568 grams, 25 cm).
Comprising a large leatherette case with 'H.O. NO. 2102-C Hydrographic Office Rude Star Finder and Identifier (with hydrographic office modifications) to plot planets or moon' instruction pamphlet, two plastic planispheres and clear plastic altitude-azimuth templates; a leather case holding plastic colour-coded ground speed disks. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2466
US Air Force WWII Bomber Aircraft Circular Chart and Ground Speed Disks in Original Leather Cases
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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British RAF WWII Officer's Cigar Box with Insignia
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Wooden hinged box with carved insignia on the lid, the inside divided into two compartments. 458 grams, 17.9 cm wide
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German Prinz Heinrich Cap
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Wool cap with braided chin strap with anchor buttons, maker's badge inside. 187 grams, 25.5 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
RAF WWII Aircraft Life Raft Signalling Kite in Original Sock
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a yellow canvas pouch, metal poles and fabric sails. 460 grams, sock: 51.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
This was a RAF issue kite for connecting to 'Gibson Girl' AN/CRT-3B radio set when downed at sea and needing a long, vertical wire antenna.