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Cased, C1910 WW1 Era British RNAS/RFC Observation Balloon Troops Negretti & Zambra Pocket Barometer / Altimeter With Magnifying Compass Compendium. Sn 17917 - 17917
There are many groups of combatants who could claim to be the ‘unsung’ heroes of the First World War. One group with a particularly strong claim are those men who operated the observation balloons. Not for them the glamour of flying Sopwith Camels or even DH4’s, but they still had to face the dangers of being suspended several thousand feet in the air with nothing between their feet other than a wicker basket, regularly facing attack by German fighter aircraft . Whilst initially the RNAS (Royal Navy Air Service) had charge of all things lighter than air, in the autumn of 1915 responsibility for Kite Balloons in France was transferred to the RFC (Royal Flying Corps). Each RFC Brigade had a Kite Balloon Wing commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. Within each wing was a number (typically five) Kite Balloon Companies, these being commanded by a Captain or Major, each Company would have two or three Kite Balloon Sections (illustrated in image 1 are contemporary WW1 images of an allied observation balloon launch with crew and an image of a WW1 observation balloon in flight). Although unsigned this altimeter as used by WW1 Era British RNAS/ RFC Observation Balloon Troops was most likely made by the quality optics manufacturer Negretti & Zambra C1910. The face is marked compensated and is marked with barometric scale with a range from 23-31 inches of mercury. The outer rotating altimeter scale with a range from 0-8000 Feet set beneath bevelled glass. The brass instrument has a suspension ring. The instrument is contained in its leather over wood, green velvet lined case which has a brass button release catch. The magnifying glazed face of the case incorporates a compass enabling a bearing to be superimposed on a map or chart, the magnifier allowing reading of fine detail. The instrument is in full working order. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17917
£425.00

Vietnam War Era USAF Type A-2 Leather Flying Jacket K-2B Combat Flying Suit, Survival Vest & Flight Gloves With Numerous Items Of Original USAF Issue Survival Accessories To Major Hirsch, 8th TAC Wing. Sn 18950:10 - 18950:10
Major Thomas Hirsch of the 8th TAC Wing USAF is credited with one Vietnam War Kill on January 6th 1967. Flying his F-4C Phantom he shot down a MIG-21. This is Major Hirsch's Vietnam War USAF K-2B Combat Flying Jacket, Suit, Survival Vest & Flight Gloves With Numerous Items Of Original USAF Issue Survival Accessories. All material stitching and zips of the flight suit, vest & brown leather gloves are intact clean. The suit has just minor service wear. The suit & vest have numerous pockets both zip and stud fastening. The suit has an excellent interior label 'SUIT FLYING MANS VERY LIGHT K-2B SIZE LARGE LONG DATED 23 MARCH 1962' With Manufacturer's name ' MASON & HUGHES INC' together with Military Spec & Stock numbers. The shoulders bear single embroidered star rank insignia and the chest has a large embroidered high colour Winged sword 'Tactical Air Command ' badge. The chest also has the Major's I.D. Badge in plastic cover marked ' Thomas M Hirsch Major USAF ' with USAF emblem. The green nylon vest has mesh panels. The collar of the vest has a washed out manufacturer label. The brown leather gloves are in excellent clean unworn condition and have a small manufacturer's label 'US Product Amsterdam NY' with Stars & Stripes Flag. There is also a small size label 'Size 6' (U.S). The pockets of the suit and vest contain a host of original unopened survival kit many in original packaging. The kit comprises of Escape Maps of Cambodia/Vietnam, First Aid Tin, Match container, Fishing kit with Gill net, Plastic waterproof screw top container, Survival Blanket, Goolie Chit USA Flag, Signal whistle, Survival blanket, Technical manual for survival vest, survival torch in pouch (torch untested) and Airman's notebook. The Leather flying jacket is excellent with just light service wear it has flap pockets with press studs, cloth liner elastic wool cuffs & brass zip marked ‘talon’. The jacket has its original label ‘Type A-2 Property Air Force U.S. Army Poughkeepsie N.Y. Leather Coat Co’ together with size label ‘44’. The price for this complete USAF Pilot's kit to a named Vietnam combat Pilot, with original USAF survival kit includes UK delivery. Sn 18950:10
£895.00

30mm Aden Revolver Cannon off a Hawker Hunter Jet Aircraft. **1998 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** & Signed Prototype Hawker Hunter photograph by Bill Bedford (Chief Hawker Siddeley Test Pilot 1956 - 1967). Sn - 21795
The British 30mm Aden revolver cannon was developed from the WW2 German Mauser MK 213 aircraft revolver cannon. This gun was originally made in 20mm and 30mm calibre and was developed by Mauser but never became operational. This gun was developed from an earlier design, the MG 213A which utilized a gas-driven operation. The MG 213, had a direct movement of the revolver cassette which was changed to a diagonal cam with a follower. This actuated a rammer that both fed cartridges into the cylinders and revolved the cassette. Sealing of the chamber was accomplished by packing the cylinder and breech with heat resistant steel. This allowed chamber to revolve while the gas pressure was very high. The revolver cassette had five chambers and at least 3 chambers contained rounds whilst in operation, feeding, firing, and extracting. The gun was looked at for development after WW2 by Switzerland, France, Britain, and the America. The British ADEN cannon was developed eight years later, while the US M39E cannon, first designated T-160, was rushed into combat evaluation during the Korean War. The British developed the cannon in a 20mm high velocity version and a 30mm low velocity short case, the 30 x 84B. Both of these rounds had the same overall length so both cartridges could use the same gun with different chambers and barrels. The 20mm round was dropped from the weapon trials and two 30mm rounds were then used in the trials. One had a 86mm cartridge case which was called the 30mm LV (Low Velocity) Aden and the other with a 110mm cartridge case called the 30mm HV (High Velocity) Aden. Both rounds had the same overall length, the difference being the projectile weight and size, the HV having a lower explosive content. At the outcome of the trials, the 30mm HV gun was adopted and was fitted to the RAFs Hawker Hunter jet fighter. This is a 30mm HV Aden revolver cannon in excellent condition and was originally fitted to a Hawker Hunter aircraft. The gun was one of 4 guns that was fitted to a removable belly pack on that aircraft. This cannon was also fitted in the Harrier VTOL aircraft. The 30mm Aden gun was last used in trials as a 25mm cannon in the late 1990s but was never adopted. The cannon is in excellent condition and is complete with its alloy blast tube, a spare alloy magazine feeder and other fittings. The cannon is bolted to a custom wheeled steel tubular trolly to move the cannon around and display it. Also included is a framed, signed Hawker Hunter prototype photograph by Bill Bedford (the Chief Hawker Siddeley Test Pilot 1956-1967) dated December 1966 measuring approximately 14 x 11 inches. Deactivated in 1998, the cannon is complete with 3 inert rounds in their disintegrating steel links. The price includes the 1998 deactivation certificate and UK delivery which is by arrangement and at cost. Sn 21795
£6,750.00

*Scarce* Handmade WWII Air Observer Corps (A.O.C) Aircraft Recognition/Training Aid German ‘Dornier Do 24’ Flying Plane. 21722. - 21722
This is a very rare model/silhouette of a German Dornier Do 24 Flying Plane (the Dornier Do 24 is a 1930s German three-engine flying boat designed by the Dornier Flugzeugwerke for maritime patrol and search and rescue. A total of 279 were built among several factories from 1937 to 1945. It was an all-metal parasol monoplane with a broad-beamed hull and stabilising sponsons. Twin tails were mounted on the upswept rear of the hull, while three wing-mounted tractor configuration engines powered the aircraft. Fuel was carried in tanks in the sponsons and the wing centre section. Up to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) of bombs could be carried under the aircraft's wings, while defensive armament consisted of three gun turrets, one each in nose, dorsal and tail positions. In early aircraft the turrets were each fitted with a machine gun but later aircraft carried a 20 mm cannon in the dorsal turret. The Do 24 was one of the few German Luftwaffe aircraft that featured a tail turret. used by the Air Observer Corps during WWII as a training aid/detection tool to train and inform members of the A.O.C. in identifying and reporting aircraft during the defence of Britain from 1925 (The Royal Observer Corps (ROC) was a civil defence organisation intended for the visual detection, identification, tracking and reporting of aircraft over Great Britain. It operated in the United Kingdom between 29 October 1925 and 31 December 1995, when the Corps' civilian volunteers were stood down (ROC headquarters staff at RAF Bentley Priory stood down on 31 March 1996). Composed mainly of civilian spare-time volunteers, ROC personnel wore a Royal Air Force (RAF) style uniform and latterly came under the administrative control of RAF Strike Command and the operational control of the Home Office. Civilian volunteers were trained and administered by a small cadre of professional full-time officers under the command of the Commandant Royal Observer Corps; latterly a serving RAF Air Commodore). Measuring; 37 ½ cm (wingspan) 30 cm in length and 7 cm in height. Made from a very lightweight softwood and painted matt black the model/silhouette shows very intricate detail *2 prop caps missing to the front of the engine bodies and a tail upright is missing- see images*. The price includes UK delivery. 21722. (Johns office)
£295.00

*Scarce* Handmade WWII Air Observer Corps (A.O.C) Aircraft Recognition/Training Aid ‘Supermarine Otter Flying Boat’. 21724. - 21724
This is a very rare model/silhouette of a ‘Supermarine Otter Flying Boat’ (the Supermarine Sea Otter was an amphibious aircraft designed and built by the British aircraft manufacturer Supermarine. It was the final biplane flying boat to be designed by the company, and the last biplane to enter service with both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force) used by the Air Observer Corps during WWII as a training aid/detection tool to train and inform members of the A.O.C. in identifying and reporting aircraft during the defence of Britain from 1925 (The Royal Observer Corps (ROC) was a civil defence organisation intended for the visual detection, identification, tracking and reporting of aircraft over Great Britain. It operated in the United Kingdom between 29 October 1925 and 31 December 1995, when the Corps' civilian volunteers were stood down (ROC headquarters staff at RAF Bentley Priory stood down on 31 March 1996). Composed mainly of civilian spare-time volunteers, ROC personnel wore a Royal Air Force (RAF) style uniform and latterly came under the administrative control of RAF Strike Command and the operational control of the Home Office. Civilian volunteers were trained and administered by a small cadre of professional full-time officers under the command of the Commandant Royal Observer Corps; latterly a serving RAF Air Commodore). Measuring; 19 ½ cm (wingspan) 16 cm in length and 5 ½ cm in height. Made from a very lightweight softwood and painted matt black the model/silhouette shows very intricate detail and is undamaged *paint missing to the front of the engine body*. The price includes UK delivery. 21724. (Johns office)
£265.00

*Scarce* Handmade WWII Air Observer Corps (A.O.C) Aircraft Recognition/Training Aid ‘Supermarine Walrus Flying Boat’. 21723. - 21723
This is a very rare model/silhouette of a ‘Supermarine Walrus Flying Boat’ (The Supermarine Walrus (or the Supermarine Seagull V, its original name) was a British single-engine amphibious biplane designed by Supermarine's R. J. Mitchell at their works at Woolston, Southampton. Primarily used as a maritime patrol aircraft, it was the first British squadron-service aircraft to incorporate an undercarriage that was fully retractable, crew accommodation that was enclosed, and a fuselage completely made of metal) used by the Air Observer Corps during WWII as a training aid/detection tool to train and inform members of the A.O.C. in identifying and reporting aircraft during the defence of Britain from 1925 (The Royal Observer Corps (ROC) was a civil defence organisation intended for the visual detection, identification, tracking and reporting of aircraft over Great Britain. It operated in the United Kingdom between 29 October 1925 and 31 December 1995, when the Corps' civilian volunteers were stood down (ROC headquarters staff at RAF Bentley Priory stood down on 31 March 1996). Composed mainly of civilian spare-time volunteers, ROC personnel wore a Royal Air Force (RAF) style uniform and latterly came under the administrative control of RAF Strike Command and the operational control of the Home Office. Civilian volunteers were trained and administered by a small cadre of professional full-time officers under the command of the Commandant Royal Observer Corps; latterly a serving RAF Air Commodore). Measuring; 20 cm (wingspan) 17 cm in length and 6cm in height. Made from a very lightweight softwood and painted matt black the model/silhouette shows very intricate detail and is undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. 21723. (Johns office)
£245.00

Cold War 1970 Dated R.A.F ‘Bone Dome’ MK 1A Helmet with Visor and Dust Bag. 21449:7. - 21449:7
RAF Pilots flying helmet MK1A -Issued in the 1950’s, this was the first helmet produced for the RAF with a fixed (moveable) visor. It was issued to all front line pilots. This is a classic early ‘bone dome’ (nickname given to the flying helmet).It would have been used by all RAF Pilots flying V Bomber’s and English Electric Lightning’s to name but a few of the RAF world leading air craft ofthe time. This particular helmet is in wonderful original condition, and retains its original serial detailing, size 3 regular- Serial No; 92923and is dated 1970. As seen from the images the helmet, visor and inner webbing are in remarkable condition. It comes in its original dust/carry case. The price includes UK delivery. 21449:7.
£350.00

C1980’s R.A.F. Aircrew ‘Bone Dome’ Helmet Mk 4A with ‘Halo’ Visor and Microphone. 21449:6. - 21449:6.
Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series is still used in 2018. This helmet is fitted with a Silec boom microphone which is used in the RAF exclusively by Chinook crew. The internal badge states; By Helmets Ltd. Stores reference 22c/1303989. Size medium/Broad The MK.4A flying helmet provided a high level of protection against impact shock, blast and noise, compatibility with a wide range of oxygen masks and ancillary equipment within a wide variety of aircraft whilst providing maximum comfort to the wearer. The shell is of single piece rigid construction moulded from hand laminated satin weave glass fibre impregnated with polyester resin. On the inside of the shell a shock absorbing, closed cell, expanded polystyrene moulding is fitted. The lining incorporates an adjustable webbing suspension harness, communications headset and soft foam backed leather padding. The helmet is fitted with a two-part nylon webbing chin strap and two injection moulded polycarbonate visors, the outer tinted for protection against glare. The 'inner' clear blast visor is fitted with an adjustable lock. The shell has the original white paint finish and is in very good condition. Internally the helmet is also good. It retains excellent gel filled ear capsules and avionics. Fitted with a short pigtail loom, NATO plug and oxygen mask hook nuts. Both visors are excellent. The avionics have not been tested . The price includes UK delivery 21449:6.
£450.00

WWII Air Ministry Square Section Solid Brass 50 Gallon Drum Dip-Stick. MISC 925. - MISC 925
A WWII Air Ministry (The Air Ministry was a department of the Government of the United Kingdom with the responsibility of managing the affairs of the Royal Air Force, that existed from 1918 to 1964. It was under the political authority of the Secretary of State for Air) brass dip stick made from solid brass square section measuring 72cm in length and 2.5cm, wide, weighing 770g with two sets of graduations; ‘For use with 50 gallon barrels bulged sides only’ and ‘For use with 50 gallon drums straight sides only’ with two scales ranging from 1 to 50. One edge is stamped ‘A Crown M H646589/43/C22C’. In very good condition, the price includes UK delivery. MISC 925. (Shelf Store Room)
£225.00

Handcrafted Mahogany Model of The Vulcan Bomber on a Chrome Desk stand. 20789. - 20789
(The Avro Vulcan (later Hawker Siddeley Vulcan from July 1963) is a jet-powered, tailless, delta-wing, high-altitude, strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984. Aircraft manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company (Avro) designed the Vulcan in response to Specification B.35/46. Of the three V bombers produced, the Vulcan was considered the most technically advanced, hence the riskiest option. Several reduced-scale aircraft, designated Avro 707s, were produced to test and refine the delta-wing design principles). This handmade model is 19 cm high, 32 cm long and 31 ½ cm in width. It has been intricately made from mahogany and then polished and sealed. It stands on a lovely machined metal base which has been chromed, which sets off the colour of the wood really well. The stand is connected to the base of the aircraft by two bolts and the base of the stand is covered in black velvet to stop surface scratches. This piece would look good on a desk in a study, in a man cave or on a display shelf. The price for this nod to a historical marvel includes UK delivery. 20789. (Shelf facing office)
£145.00
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