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*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

WII Model AK39 German Luftwaffe Pilot's Arm Compass. Sn 14708. - Sn 14708
This is an original, WWII Arm Compass issued to German Luftwaffe Pilots. It is complete with its extended original leather strap with metal buckle for wearing on the arm over Flight suits. The rear of the Compass is clearly stamped with model detail ' AK39, FI 23235-1'. It also has serial number '30207657' (all illustrated). The compass functions as it should. The price for this original Luftwaffe item includes UK delivery. Sn 14708.
£275.00

American McDonald Phantom 20mm Aircraft Gun Ammunition Flexible Feed For The M61 Vulcan Gun. - MISC 912
This is a 20mm aircraft machine gun flexible ammunition feed that feeds ammunition from the ammunition trough to the machine gun that was probably fitted to a McDonald Phantom Aircraft M61Vulcan multi barrelled gun. The feeder needs to be flexible and durable and this one is made up of individual articulated stainless steel sections with pressed steel ends, one to attach to the gun and the other to attach to the ammunition trough. The feed measures 2 feet in length and can be almost bent into a full circle and bent sideways about 30 degrees sideways in either direction. The feeder can also be twisted 90 degrees round its axis. One pressed steel end is stamped EEP 90 in an oval and engraved BA9.97.1207 ISS2C JULY 1974. This feed strip would have probably been used by the McDonald Phantom aircraft The price includes U.K. delivery. MISC 912
£375.00

RAF Post War Mahogany Station Clock. Sn - 19641
This is an original post WW2 Era mahogany cased fusee movement station clock. The clock has a 15 inch diameter round mahogany case attached by 4 tapered wooden pins with finger holds. There is a mahogany rectangular movement and hanging cover at the back measuring 12 inches high with a rounded base, 8 ½ inches wide and 4 ½ inches in depth. The top of the rear of the movement cover has a brass hanging strap screwed on it and the bottom has a brass securing bracket with a horizontal slot to adjust the inclination of the clock. The bottom of this cover has a curved fitted swinging down trapdoor 4 ½ inches by 3 inches that hinges down and is kept closed by a simple brass turn catch for access to the pendulum. There is also a side access door for attaching the pendulum 5 inches by 2 ¾ inches secured by a simple catch. The back of this case has stamped ty the bottom 5 BQB57/3. The inner face of this clock has the number 123 stamped into it. The 12 inch diameter steel hand painted face is to the case with 4 slotted screws. The face above the hands is the RAF PER ARDVA AD ASTRA (the way to the stars) and the Queens crown transfer on it. The bottom of the clock below the VI figure has MADE IN ENGLAND on it. The clock hands are made of blackened steel and are held in place by a pin. The single winding hole is directly below the hands. The glass face is held in a brass hinged bezel secured by a simple side catch. The brass fuse mechanism is stamped at the bottom 24/82 over 5 BQB57/3 which is the same number as the case. The clock has a brass lead weighted pendulum and a petite winding key. The clock has been overhauled and keeps good time. The price for this RAF station clock includes U.K. delivery. Sn 19641
£750.00
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