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WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type.
I'm still trying to fully identify this piece of equipment! It's a safety harness, presumably for aircraft use (came with several items of WWII parachute equipment) and it's made by MSA (Mine Safety Appliance Co) who were typically a US Navy contract supplier in WWII. The harness appears to be unissued – but I have idea of its exact designation, nor what type of aircraft it might have belonged to. Jump in for what might be the bargain of the week!
$95 / £75 / €85
 WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |  WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |
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 WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |  WWII aircraft safety harness by MSA - possibly US Navy type |
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 mock-up instrument panel with working lights. |  RAF Gun Camera Film cartridge Mk II |
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 RAF Gun Camera Film cartridge Mk II |  RAF Gun Camera Film cartridge Mk II |