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
Awards / Log Books / Photo Albums
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Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots, "Squadrons Up" by Noel Monks.
Squadrons Up was written early in the war and published at the beginning of what we now call the Battle of Britain. It features stories about the men who flew in the Battle of France and focuses on 73 squadron and its iconic New Zealander "Cobber" Kain, the first "Ace" in the RAF. This book was given as a Christmas gift by one of the WAAF nurses who was stationed at Kirton in Lindsey, and who knew these brave men. She attached three personal photographs of the personnel of 73 squadron, including "Doc" Outfin, Cobber Kain and several other notable RAF pilots. Kain was killed in June, 1940 so photos of him are quite scarce and this is a superb piece of history. Noel Monks was the Daily Mail War Correspondent who was "embedded" with the RAF in France and the book itself is highly regarded - but this unique personalized edition is a wonderful piece of history with its own intrinsic value. No dust jacket and has a scorch mark to front cover but otherwise nice tight binding and very good condition.
$150 / £130 / €150
 Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |  Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |
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 Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |  Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |
 Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |  Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |
 Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |  Remarkable personalized first edition of one of the classic books on early WWII RAF fighter pilots |
11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime pin-up girl "Nose Art".
Each photo approximately 3" x 5" (8cm x 13cm) and all good quality images of WWII nose art featuring scantilly-clad (or unclad) ladies. A nice collection.
$75 / £60 / €72
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
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 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
 11 private and previously unpublished photos of wartime "Nose Art" |
Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major.
Very high quality photos of average size (approximately 3.5" x 5" - 9cm x 13cm / some slightly bigger, some smaller) depicting numerous aircraft types, pilots in aircraft with flying kit, including the owner Glen Charpie, a P-51 pilot in the Pacific theatre. Includes a great series of a crashed B-29 burning and photos of Iwo Jima. Lots of visiting aircraft at his base. many are captioned on the back. Also includes 3 original negatives plus his ID and instrument license and miniaturized copy of his standing orders dated May 1942. A lot of great history and research opportunities here.
$185 / £150 / €175
 Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |  Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |
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 Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |  Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |
 Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |  Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |
 Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |  Private collection of 42 wartime photos + ID and license to AAF major. |
Large (11" x 14") black and white photographic print of a
P-38 pilot wearing RAF flying kit.
Perfect centre-piece for a display of RAF/AAF flying kit: this high quality photographic print of a wartime image measures 11" x 14" (28cm x 36cm) is is mounted on stiff board for museum display. Perhaps someone can identify the pilot? He's a P-38 pilot and he's wearing a RAF Type D helmet, early unwired pattern, fitted with HS-38 headset, Mk VII goggles (with the white painted nuts) and an A-14 oxygen mask. Great photo with crisp detail.
$50 / £40 / €48
 Large (11" x 14") photographic print of a P-38 pilot |
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RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps kite balloon observer/parachutist.
Extremely rare Royal Flying Corps Kite Balloon observer's log kept by Ronald Warren Bool of 43 Kite Balloon Squadron who was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal after the war. The log is his Field Service Message book and contains a record of his ascents and listings of photographs he has taken. This was a very high risk duty as the balloons were hydrogen filled, and vulnerable to attack by enemy flyers with incendiary bullets. For this reason, crews were permitted to wear parachutes - and Bool describes taking such evasive action with Lt. T. L. Coates. Included are some other paper documents: a permanent pass, menu/ program for Christmas dinner show 1918 and some clippings incudng a letter he write to the Bystander. Note photocopy of kite balloon pilot is not Bool but is included to show the harness.
$750 / £570 / €685
 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
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 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
 RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |  RARE log book grouping to a Royal Flying Corps balloon observer/parachutist |
WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album.
The value and appreciation of this photo album - besides the potential for researching the owner - is undoubtedly the actual album itself. Measuring 14" x 11" (35cm x 28cm), it appears to be made from a very high grade, soft leather, backed with linen and whipped together with a leather thong. The cover is deeply incised, embossed and hand painted with scenes of Egypt and hieroglyphics. It contains 106 good quality photos, mostly local interest and family shots, but some good military pictures, including "Woodvale Typhoon Squadron" and Wilmslow 1940, plus Christmas cards and dinner menus etc. Well worth researching.
$75 / £60 / €70
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
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 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |  WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
 WWII RAF Typhoon squadron related leather photo album |
Set of 6 wartime Japanese photos of women.
Six wartime period black and white photos of Japanese women, some in traditional costume, very high quality - 5 are high quality studio portraits and the 6th appears to have been cut down from a larger photo. Smallest is 3" x 1" (7.5cm x 2.5cm) with most being 4" x 3" (10cm x 7.5cm). All in good condition.
$35 / £25 / €30
 Set of 6 wartime Japanese photos of women |  Set of 6 wartime Japanese photos of women |
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Excellent and poignant RAF log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA.
A scarce South African Air Force Observer's and Air Gunner's flying log book named to E.C. Gunning, who flew with 51 squadron on Halifax bombers. Begins in April 1944 with training flights, and ends tragically as so many did, on November 4, 1944, with the notation "Killed in Action" (on an op to Bochum). I count 18 ops total, but there is so much more to his story and it is worthy of deeper research. Log books to South African aircrews are considerably more scarce than RAF and other Commonwealth countries.
$875 / £660 / €780
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
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 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
 Excellent and poignant log book to an Air Gunner with 51 squadron, KIA. |
RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers - blank.
Unissued and completely unfilled, an unused RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers. 1943 revision/printing and in perfect condition (except for slight foxing to the pages). Makes a nice souvenir alongside a completed log book or for display with aircrew training equipment.
$75 / £57 / €67
 RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers - blank. |
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 RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers - blank. |
 RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers - blank. |
 RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers - blank. |
 RAF log book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Gunners and Flight Engineers - blank. |
Fantastic medal, insignia and document grouping to a Medic with the 6th Division parachute regiment in Normandy and Arnhem and 1st Division in Norway.
An incredible and very rare grouping of insignia, medals and paperwork to a medic who served with the Red Devils, 6th Airborne Division, 195th Field Airlanding Ambulance then transferred to the 1st Airborne after Arnhem. Includes his 1939-45 Star, France + Germany Star, Defence and War medals plus ribbons - all in their original box with paper slip; Medic red cross brassard, rare original Pegasus printed sleeve badge, glider badge, ID card, dog tags, 3 small photos, signal mirror, Bible, service and pay book, plus documents and training books for his time in Norway on Operation Doomsday at the end of the war. Too many small items to list - please see pictures and ask questions. Extremely rare and interesting grouping.
$1,500 / £1,125 / €1,330
 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
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 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
 Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |  Fantastic medal and document grouping to a member of the parachute regiment "Red Devil." |
4 x large RAF original wartime photos, very high quality.
Smallest (top left) is 5" x 3.5" (125mm x 90mm) and largest (bottom right) is 8.5" x 6.5" (220mm x 165mm)). All in very good condition, some with captions to back as shown, otherwise I have no further information. Worth close study for the uniforms and the fact that one depicts army officers wearing RAF wings alongside RAF officers; possibly an Army Cooperation squadron or glider regiment? The large group photo is captioned Eastbourne, 1942, with the officer's named. Excellent quality photos, worthy of research.
$70 / £50 / €60
 4 x large RAF wartime photos, very high quality |  4 x large RAF wartime photos, very high quality |
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 4 x large RAF wartime photos, very high quality |  4 x large RAF wartime photos, very high quality |
 4 x large RAF wartime photos, very high quality |  4 x large RAF wartime photos, very high quality |
16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAF.
16 excellent previously unpublished photographs of various AAF related subjects, including nose art, battle damage, crews by the air aircraft, etc. Aircracft include B-17, B-25, B-26, B-29, P-51 and more. Most 5" x 4" with the smallest being 2.75" x 2". A noce collection. Some are captioned or written n the back, some removed from albums.
$75 / £55 / €65
 16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAF |  16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAF |
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 16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAFDSCN2173 |  16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAF |
 16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAF |  16 WWII period original photos relating to the USAAF |
3 x Luftwaffe photo postcards from WWII + one later postcard-size image signed by Walter Wolfrum.
Classic wartime "hero" postcards featuring Molders, Udet and Wick, all Knight's Cross winners. All in great condition, the Wick postcard is slightly stained and has writing on the back (but no stamp) and has also been removed from an album. The fourth is a more recent postcard showing a wartime photo of another German pilot Walter Wolfrum and is signed by him. I cannot tell if it is signed in sharpie or if it is a facsimile signature and part of the printing, so it is a priced as a facsimile. Price for all four together.
$65 / £48 / €58
 3 x Luftwaffe photo postcards from WWII + one postcard sized image signed by German pilot. |
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 3 x Luftwaffe photo postcards from WWII + one postcard sized image signed by German pilot. |
Large RAF Bomber / Reconnaissance target photo, 60 Squadron, dated July 1944.
Superb, crisp high quality and larger than normal reconnaissance photograph, dated July 23, 1944 and identified to 60 squadron, but the target is not identified. Measures 9.5" x 8" (24cm x 20cm) which is larger than most photos taken by bombers. Superb clarity of detail. Shows a river and to the lower left an airfield with numerous pock-marks / bomb craters.
$35 / £25 / €30
 Large RAF Bomber / Reconnaissance target photo |
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Large RAF Bomber / Reconnaissance target photo Roanne Station, France.
8.25" x 7" (21cm x 18cm) photo of the railway marshalling yard and mainline station or depot in Roane, France. Photo is printed on Air Ministry photographic paper and written on the back, in pencil, are "Roanne 36" and what looks like "P. Rec. 155" (perhaps 155 squadron). Comparison to a modern aerial photo confirms it to be Roanne, France.
$35 / £25 / €30
 Large RAF Bomber / Reconnaissance target photo |  Large RAF Bomber / Reconnaissance target photo |
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Set of 2 superb RAF photo albums: training in USA then back to England with XV Squadron RAF.
Well annotated and dated throughout by a Flight Observer with XV Squadron on Stirlings. First album is US made with hand-painted scene on cover "Souvenbir of Miami." American football, RAF rugby, Miami, Baltimore, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, the Canada and back to England with excellent aerial photos of Blackpool, Scotland and Northern Ireland On official AM paper). Second album is all RAF training and service flying Stirlings with great cockpit photos etc. 77 photos altogether, all high quality and larger size.
$275 / £225 / €255
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
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 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA811 |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
 2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |  2 RAF photo albums: Stirling aircrew + training in USA |
Job lot of original photographic prints of well known fighter pilots and aircraft of the Eagle Squadrons and USAAF some with annotations and signature by Mike Kelly, 71 Eagle Squadron and 64th FS.
13 original photographic prints (these are photo prints made from original negatives on photographic paper). Sizes vary from 5" x 4" to 10" x 8" and all are great quality. Features many well known personalities including Chesley Peterson, Don Blakeslee, Mike Kelly, Gene Fetrow and others. A fantastic collection. Sold as a job lot.
$120 / £88 / €99 email to secure this item
 Eagles and AAF fighter pilots original photos |  Eagles and AAF fighter pilots original photos |
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 Eagles and AAF fighter pilotsoriginal photos |  Eagles and AAF fighter pilotsoriginal photos |
 Eagles and AAF fighter pilots original photos |  Eagles and AAF fighter pilots original photos |
 Eagles and AAF fighter pilotsoriginal photos |
Souvenir postcards from immediate postwar Japan.
3 sets of 6, still in their wrapping.
3 complete sets of 6 "souvenir of Japan" postcards, brought home by a USN veteran who was there at the end of the war. Subjects include popular tourist attractions (Kyoto, Mount Fuji etc,) and the ubiquitous Geisha girls. Still in their original "plain brown wrapping" (though nothing saucy or pornographic inside!). Make a great late war / post war display or decorative backdrop for a collection.
£19 / $25 / €22
 Japan 1945 souvenir postcards |  Japan 1945 souvenir postcards |
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 Japan 1945 souvenir postcards |  Japan 1945 souvenir postcards |