Additional Photos for Item 51629 - RAF Escape Kit

These kits were issued issued to Allied pilots of the US, RAF, and RCAF. the maps being printed by the company of John Waddington, Ltd. The rubberised wallet is marked Maps Only.  read more

Code: 51628

WW2 Era Craven A Tin - Complete with Contents

This is an amazing find, a complete intact tin of 1940's 50 x Craven A Cork Tipped Virgina Cigarettes. The cigarets remain in thier grease proof type wrapping paper with original untampered seals - 'Made Specially To Prevent Sore Throats' Made by Carreras Limited London.  read more

Code: 51632

WW2 Ration Issue Cigarettes - Grey Tin

This grey cigarette tin was included in the 14 man ‘compo’ ration issued to troops in the field. The tin contained 50 cigarettes and was designed to be opened and distributed between the men on the battlefield. These are simple grey tins with ‘CIGARETTES’ impressed on the lid.  read more

Code: 51635

WW2 RAF Mk.II Helmet - OP 4

An interesting MK.II helmet. The outside of the shell is grey in colour and has OP4 stencilled to the front in white whilst the inside retains its factory finish. I am not sure exactly what OP4 stands for, possibly Observation Post 4 or Operations 4. I am 'presuming' this belonged to either a member of the RAF or the Observer Corps? The is shell stamped ROCO 1939 with 1938 stamped lugs. The li...  read more

Code: 51574

Additional Photographs for Item 51574 OPS 4 HELMET

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Code: 51575

WW2 RAF Operations Room Raid Block & Markers

A wooden 'Raid Block' marker used in RAF filter and sector Ops rooms throughout the war. Used to display important information relating to the strength of an enemy raid as well as other vital information. This early marker is constructed from wood and comes with various perspex/plastic numerals as well as two compressed fibre board directional markers, a steel flag indicator (TG) and marker (TOR)  read more

Code: 51630

WW2 RAF 1944 MAP - South Wales

A WW2 RAF map of South Wales War Revision 2nd Edition denoting all the RAF bases in the area. A Geographical Section, General Staff, No. 3957 (Air). Published by the War Office 1943. Note this is a heavy duty type being printed on paper & cotton fabric.  read more

Code: 51631

WW2 Era Full Packet of 10 Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes

A full packed of 10 Capstan Navy Cut cigarettes manufactured by W.D.&H.O.Wills. The pack still contains its original trading card.  read more

Code: 51634

WW2 RAF Mk.II Goggles - 22c/44

Although in 1935 the RAF stopped issuing Mk. II goggles, many pilots continued to wear them due to their lightweight design. Many pilots. The Mk. II goggles are edged with simulated fur around the eye pieces. Interestingly, the elasticated strap is is marked 1938/  read more

Code: 51445

GEC Dynamo Exploder No 5144c

Obtained from a flea market in Rennes this is a 1 Shot Low Tension Exploder made by GEC. Serial No 5284 Cat No 5144c Approved by MIN of F&P (Ministry of Fuel & Power) the latter being established in June 1942. The key is inserted at the top of the dynamo and sharply twisted to produce an electrical current that would set off the attached explosive charge. Note: one of the terminals has been ben...  read more

Code: 51472