US Navy Slote and Klein AN6540 summer flying helmet in unissued condition, no receivers fitted.
Unissued condition later war USN / USMC summer flight helmet made uunder contract N288s. Size Medium which equates to Large in AAF equivalent (same size as the AN-H-16 above!). Impossible to upgrade!
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 USN AN6540 unissued |
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 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
Scarce Great War Royal Flying Corps cowl type flying helmet.
Now harder than ever to find, these cowl type helmets were issued to all RFC pilots and aircrews, though they are said to have been favoured by gunners who had to stand up in their turrets and were exposed to cold air - however photgraphs show they were also worn extensively by pilots of both figher (scout ) aircarft and bombers. In overall great display condition, the leather is very good, although it could probably use some dressing. The chamois lining is also good and the War Dept issue stamp can be seen, though faintly, inside. The fur area has moulted, as is common, and the skin shows some minor insect damage, but this doesn't show when displayed. The helmet retains it's earflaps and original chin strap and nuckle. The padded cylinders were clearly removed at the time (as was common practice - they were found to be useless at deflecting sound and actually caused more noise from vibrating). The keather is evenly faded around their stitch holes showing this was definitely a period modification. A very scarce helmet in good to very good condiiton.
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 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
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 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
RARE 1942 dated Luftwaffe rubberized linen night bombing target map of Aberdeen and Peterhead, Scotland.
Small scale map measures 53 cm x 43 cm (23" x 17") printed in colour on brght yellow rubberized linen. Single-sided in outstanding condition, very clean and no folds or pin holes as are usually found. These were carried in night bombing aircraft - the yellow background and bright features showing up well under red cockpit lighting. Being waterproof they could also be used for sailing / navigation in the event of ditching or baling out at sea. Maps shows depths of North Sea off the coast of Scotland as well as major targets on the northern Scottish coast. Aberdeen was bombed very badly in April 1943 by waves of Luftwaffe bombers coming from bases in Norway. These target maps are quite rare and highly sought after accessories and make attractive displays alongside Luftwaffe flying kit.
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 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
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 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
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RAF Sherry glasses from the officers' mess.
A matching set of four sherry glasses from an RAF officer's mess, dating from c.1930 to WWII. Excellent condition with no cracks or chips and etched RAF crest. Would prefer to sell as a set, since all are matched, but if no interest will split and sell individually.
All 4: $150 / £120 / €130
Each: $45 / £35 / €40
 RAF sherry glasses |  RAF sherry glasses |
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 RAF sherry glasses |
RAF egg cup from the officers' mess.
Eggs were a very rare commodity back in WWII and reserved only for those flying on ops. (everyone else had to make do with powdered eggs). Imagine arriving back at dawn after a long night raid and being able to enjoy a soft boiled egg - it was quite a luxury. This egg cup is exquisite: bone china made by Aynsley, with a blue glaze, gold leaf trim and RAF crest lithographed in blue. No cracks, chips or damage - perfect condition.
 RAF officer's mess egg cup |
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 RAF officer's mess egg cup |
Vintage Flying Helmets
Aviation, military and historical items for discerning collectors
Aircraft Parts and Relics
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Piece of plexiglas windshield from a B-25 Mitchell bomber battle damaged in North Africa.
Nice piece of Plexiglas, approximately 7" x 6" (18cm x 15cm) which was brought back as a souvenir and later donated to a private museum which closed several years ago. Sadly there is no other history except that it was salvaged from a B-25 Mitchell bomber in North Africa and donated by Mr. J. Lucas. An interesting souvenir nonetheless and would make a good display - perhaps mounted over a photo of a B-25.
$75 / £55 / €65
 Piece of plexiglas windshield from a B-25 Mitchell bomber battle damaged in North Africa |  Piece of plexiglas windshield from a B-25 Mitchell bomber battle damaged in North Africa |
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 Piece of plexiglas windshield from a B-25 Mitchell bomber battle damaged in North Africa |
German Luftwaffe auto canon shell (inert) as fired from flak guns and canon fitted in Messerschmitt Bf109 aircraft.
Very rare to find these on the loose. Original but inert casing and projectile for 20mm German Auto Cannon. Used on Bf109s and Flak Guns. Nicely marked on the base and offered in very good condition. 200mm (8") in length.
The Flak 30 (Flugabwehrkanone 30) and improved Flak 38 were 20 mm anti-aircraft guns used by various German forces throughout World War II. It was not only the primary German light anti-aircraft gun, but by far the most widely produced German artillery piece of the war. A variety of models were built, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four Flak 38 autocannons on a single carriage. Shows wear and some pittog and has been lacquered for display. Great item.
$120 / £85 / €102
 German Luftwaffe 28mm aircraft canon shell (inert) |  German Luftwaffe 28mm aircraft canon shell (inert) |
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 German Luftwaffe 28mm aircraft canon shell (inert) |  German Luftwaffe 28mm aircraft canon shell (inert) |
 German Luftwaffe 28mm aircraft canon shell (inert) |
M-81 A-1 40mm anti-aircraft projectile (inert) dated 1945.
40mm x 160mm inert anti-aircraft shell and projectile (inert) as used in US Army anti-aircraft guns. Light artillery projectile in excellent condition.
$75 / £55 / €65
 40mm anti-aircraft projectile (inert) |  40mm anti-aircraft projectile (inert) |
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 40mm anti-aircraft projectile (inert) |  40mm anti-aircraft projectile (inert) |
 40mm anti-aircraft projectile (inert) |
.50 calibre machine gun round (inert) as used on most AAF aircraft machine guns, fighters and bombers.
Lovely example of the type of round fired from the majority of AAF fighter and bomber aircraft in WWII. Brass shell case with copper clad projectile, Total length 5.5" (140mm). Great condition. Inert. .50 calibre machine guns were fitted to P-38, P-51, P-47 and other fighters and all turrets on B-17, B-25, B-24 bombers etc.
$40 / £30 / €35
 .50 calibre machine gun round (inert) |  .50 calibre machine gun round (inert) |
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 .50 calibre machine gun round (inert) |  .50 calibre machine gun round (inert) |
RAF demonstration instrument panel with working lights and all original Air Ministry instruments and switches.
A work of art as much as anything, this fantasy partial panel is based on instruments you would find in a Spitfire, as well as other RAF aircraft. Handmade by a US veteran who does this as a hobby it is made from from maple wood and beautifully finished with orange shellac. It is fully wired and includes a 120v cord and plug so it will plug into any household outlet. The cockpit light, mounted top front, has a dimmer switch included. All instruments and switches are authentic WWII RAF issue with correct Air Ministry markings. A wonderful conversation piece.
$500 / £365 / €420
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
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 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  IMG_6964RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |  RAF demonstration instrument panel |
 RAF demonstration instrument panel |
RAF Heavy bomber gun turret position indicator.
Similar function as the position indicator above, this was used in the gun turrets of RAF heavy bombers such as the Wellington, Lancaster, Halifax and Stirling. It gave the rotation of the turret, from left to right, in degrees. Instruments other than those found in the cockpit tend to be more difficult to find.
$100 / £75 / €85
 RAF Heavy bomber gun turret position indicator. |  RAF Heavy bomber gun turret position indicator. |
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 RAF Heavy bomber gun turret position indicator. |  RAF Heavy bomber gun turret position indicator. |
 RAF Heavy bomber gun turret position indicator. |
RAF Air Temperature Gauge
Mk II believed to be from a Lancaster.
Mk II Temperature Gauge from a Lancaster bomber, used to measuring the outside air temperature in degrees Centigrade (or Celsius). 2.75" (6.5cm) diameter and in good condition, well marked and with clean, crisp A-crown-M engraved to back. About 1.5" of original cable attached.
$85 / £60 / €70
 RAF Air Temperature Gauge believed to be from a Lancaster |  RAF Air Temperature Gauge believed to be from a Lancaster |
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 RAF Air Temperature Gauge believed to be from a Lancaster |
RAF aircraft Fuel Gauge, believed to be from a Lancaster.
RAF Fuel Gauge from a Lancaster bomber. Gauge indicates available fuel remaining in Tank No.2. 2.5" in diameter and 3" deep (6.5cm x 8cm) in very good condition. Well marked including patent information moulded into plastic on back. I can only imagine how many hours RAF pilots and flight engineers stared at this on the return journey from a mission over Germany.
$120 / £85 / €100
 RAF aircraft Fuel Gauge, believed to be from a Lancaster |  RAF aircraft Fuel Gauge, believed to be from a Lancaster |
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 RAF aircraft Fuel Gauge, believed to be from a Lancaster |  RAF aircraft Fuel Gauge, believed to be from a Lancaster |
 RAF aircraft Fuel Gauge, believed to be from a Lancaster |
RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2.
Used on later Marks of Spitfire, as well as Mustangs, Hurricanes, Corsairs, Thunderbolts, Typhoons, Tempests, Mosquitoes and numerous other aircraft, both during and after the war. It also saw use in early jets such as the Meteor, Vampire, P-80, F-86 and F-100. the Mk 2 Gyro Gunsight was considered an improvement over the Reflector gunsight used in the Battle of Britain. This is the film recording unit which plugs in to the Gyro Gun Sight Mk 2 and still has a film cartridge installed (no guarantees if it has been used or if the images would be any good!). Nonetheless a great piece for display with a Gyro Gun Sight and in very good condition, well marked.
$95 / £70 / €80
 RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |  RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |
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 RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |  RAF Gyro Gunsight Camera Recorder Mk2 |
Pacific war aircraft relic 3. Piece of shrapnel from a bombing raid by a Japanese "Betty" bomber.
From the same collection as the two relics listed above, and with a note signed by the same veteran, a small piece of shrapnel, 3" long, gathered after a bombing raid on American ships during the invasion of Okinawa. Though small this is dense and heavy so is probably a piece of the bomb casing designed to inflict maximum injury. An interesting relic well worth researching and displaying in a Pacific War collection.
£38 / $50 / €43 email to secure this item
 Pacific War relic 3. Betty shrapnel |
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