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 | Luftwaffe FK-33 Flying Helmet - this was the standard WWII unwired summer helmet for use by aircrew for primary training as well as for combat crew positions where no communication was necessary. These were also used by single engine fighter pilots early on during the Blitzkrieg in 1939/40. It is interesting by mid war virtually all crew positions required radio contact this helmet is documented in manufacture certainly until 1943 with later examples carrying the provision for attaching two and three point oxygen mask. Our example appears to be an interim version with clips for an oxygen mask and interestingly carries a crown snap fastener which is believed to be an early attachment method for a tree point mask. An identical helmet is featured in Mick Prodger's 'Vintage Flying Helmets' book, bottom of page 232. Inside the cotton lining is close to perfect and judging from the overall exceptional condition and appears to have seen only very light use. A fine specimen often missing from WWII Luftwaffe collections. A further bonus is it is a good size, possibly a 58.
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| Luftwaffe K-33 Grey Leather Flying Helmet - this example being of similar deign to the summer version K-34 helmet we have also listed today but is the winter version, having a short pile lambs wool lining. This helmet has no label but seems to be a medium size. It has provision for a 3 point oxygen mask looks to be mid war production. Grey leather helmets do not appear on the market very often, and are reported to have often been used in conjunction with the grey leather flight suits favoured by Me 262 pilots. A near identical specification helmet to ours is illustrated in Mick Prodger's 'Luftwaffe v RAF Fight Clothing' book on page 23. Another often missed pattern that could complete a gap in the more specialist Luftwaffe collection.
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| Luftwaffe Grey Leather Flight Jacket - This example features a so far unidentified cloth patch to the left breast, showing a prancing horse and the number 72. On the left shoulder is a further badge embroidered 1/151 and Baren Stark and an image of a helicopter which we believe to represent a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion. A winged badge as well as a name tag have been removed from the jacket. It also carries rank tabs and the national flag. Inside the zip pocket an original issue label indicates the size as a GR 9 which we estimate would comfortable fit chest size 40-41" (100-104 cm). The jacket was manufactured in May 1988. Knits and zips all in good shape and a very practical and wearable flight jacket.
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| RAF Spectacles Flying Aircrew Mk VIII - This pattern was first issued in 1943 to all crew members for glare protection in flight. This example is in the original case with a broad arrow property mark with stores ref. 22C/962 indicating a small size. They are fitted with convex grey tinted lenses, steel frame and folding arms. All in excellent issued condition and becoming increasingly hard to find.
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| Lorenz Telefunken T2 Luftwaffe Morse Code Telegraph Key - The T2 was developed for use in aircraft being a smaller and lighter key than other models and was called the Lorenz key. The name come from the factory that initially developed this key, but subsequently they were built by several suppliers. Ours is clearly marked on the data plate Gerat 124-402A-1 Werk nr.40126-40 and Anforder Z Ln 26906. The case appears to be made of Bakelite and hinges up. The mechanism has a lightning bolt in red we assume indicating high voltage within. The base features non slip rubber and is ink stamped 11 37. The only issue with this example is the cable is partly perished and no plug is fitted but this could easily be removed for display purposes. We bought this key with the DR2 'Knemeyer' we have also just listed directly from the family of the wartime owner. He appears to have flown the ME 410 and we speculate this may have been removed from this aircraft. We have certainly seen the T2 being used in the ME110. Measures 6" x3" (15 cm x 8 cm)
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| German Flight Suit 0/B5 7H/B0043/B0721 - Finished to light grey fabric with national flag and rank tabs to shoulders. To right chest is a Phantom badge with RF-4E below, together with an Owl badge dated 17.09.92. Size is marked at 52 and is made in Hamburg. Good issued condition.
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| Coverall Flyers Summer SPO100-96-D-0302 - Fully badged with German flag and rank bars to shoulders with Nato Awacs E-3A to right chest. Further Nato Awacs badge to right arm and Nato flying squadron no. 3 to left. Size 48R and the suit is in good issued condition.
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| French Air Force issue Cebe 4000 Flying Goggles - An increasingly rare set of 1940 dated goggles with the frame, hinge, lenses are all being in great condition and no issues. The double elastic back strap is complete as shown and nice to see the second set which often get lost on this pattern. The clips for attaching to the frame are perfect and full working order. The original curved lenses are fitted and again great condition. The rubber is generally good but a little age wear as shown but should not cause any issues for display. The leather face pad is nice clean condition and of course helps the integrity of the rubber outer. The original issue box is a further bonus and is fully stamped with full details as well as a May 1940 date so these could well have served during the Battle of France and with the Free French during the battle of Britain. The top strap is missing from the box however. The set is completed by the instruction sheets but these are copies taken from an original. This a is only the second set of Cebe 4000 we have had in the last 10 years so to describe them as scarce is no understatement!
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| Marconi-Newton Windmill Propeller & Generator - the metal propeller is marked constant speed windmill and Pat No 262558/1926 Type 183. It also carries a military broad arrow property mark and an Air Ministry Reference 5U/4528 and whilst we don't know the aircraft it came from it clearly served with the RAF. The propeller is attached to a 12 Volt generator and at 3500-4000 RPM it would have delivered 150 Watts. This unit is for sale as a collectable only although it may be the generator does still work but we are unable to offer any C of A.. The propeller measures 22.5" (56 cm) and the generator is 9" long (22 cm). The whole unit weighs a hefty 6 kilos so would suggest on this one overseas shipping may prove prohibitive although if you can pay we can ship worldwide!
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| Nitsche & Gunther Splitterschutzbrille Flying Goggles - Designed by the Luftwaffe medical expert Dr Knothe to provide eye protection to aircrew and reduce the chances of injury from splinter damage caused by shrapnel. This was achieved by the curvature of the lenses. This is a late war example, introduced into service in 1944 with the frame being moulded in three sections with a hinged bridge over the nose and they look particularly good with the tinted lenses fitted which are also in great shape. The back strap is manufacturer from plain ribbed non elastic silk on each side with an elasticized section at the back between two buckles; this still retains its elasticity. While some good copies of these goggles manufactured in Czechoslovakia are available on the market we have checked these in detail and are happy to guarantee them as original. However please feel free to ask for more detailed pictures prior to purchasing to check them out yourself so don't just take our word for it! This pattern really are getting like 'hen's teeth' and these are only the third set we have had here in the last 10 years. Please also check out the other Luftwaffe flying headgear we are listing today!
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| RAF Hand Bearing Compass Type 06A - RAF Hand Bearing Compass Type 06A - A nice clean example stores ref. 6A/1248 and marked AM and Kings Crown. Most of the paint has been rubber from the brass compass bowl. Interestingly someone has scratched 5/42 on the bowl so this instrument clearly saw service in WWII. The compass card moves freely although the compass oil is perfect and does not suffer the usual problem of having an the air bubble in it. The sighting prism is perfect and whilst for sale as a collectable, the instrument appears to be in good working order. These compasses were used in flight for taking bearings when the fixed type of observer's compass could not be used. No transit box with this example Overall length 9" (21 cm)
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| Model 295 Luftwaffe flying Goggles by O.W. Wagener & Co Rathenow - the aluminium frame confirm this example is late war production, as earlier examples featured painted brass construction. These is clearly marked O.W. confirming manufacturer. The rubber is in first class condition and we have not seen better. The classic oversized lenses are the rather sexy tinted ones which look great on display and are in close to mint condition with no fogging or other damage. The Germans only fitted first class lenses to their goggles and certainly no nasty Perspex as used in period RAF goggles. The back strap is original in olive drab elastic and still elastic and fitted with correct connectors and adjusters and is named to T.Konczy. Period Luftwaffe goggles are getting increasingly hard to find now and this set is as good as we have had here. A near identical example is illustrated in Mick Prodger's excellent book 'Vintage Flying Helmets' at the bottom of page 243. If you can afford a top draw set grab these whilst you can as they won't be here long!
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| German Army Coffee or Tea mug - an essential bit of German Army kit! This features on its base a Third Reich Waffenamt identifying the cup as belonging to the German Army, or Heer and is dated 1942. The manufacturer is Concordia. In good issued condition. Measures 4" high (10 cm)
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| RAF Directional Indicator , Mk IA - These instruments were fitted in the blind flying panel of all RAF and Fleet Air Arm WWII aircraft and were designed to enable the pilot to plot a stable directional reference for accurate course steering. The instrument would be synchronised with the main compass before take off and required a venturi to work. The Mk IA entered service in 1940/1941 and remained in production until the 1950's. This one carries the RAF stores reference number 6A/1298, a broad arrow and a further number 2191/40. An additional plaque has been fitted indicating a VPI filer has been fitted at some stage. It also carries a label issued by the Royal navy showing it had been reconditioned in 1955 and tested again in 1958. This direction indicator is in good issued condition but on offer as a collectable only and would be perfect for a replica Spitfire instrument panel project. Measures 4.5" x4.5" in front plate (12 cm x 12 cm)and is 5.5" deep (14 cm)
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| Model of Hudson mounted on Relief map of Australia - the Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft originally supplied to the Royal Air Force shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson also fought in the Far East serving with both the RAF, RNZAF and the RAAF. Our model is cast in brass although the colour of the metal gives a very bronzy look. The stand is fixed to an ashtray map featuring the outline of Australia. The model does not carry any makers marks and we are unable to decide if this is a fine example of trench art or a commercially made model. We have certainly never had one to this design before. It weighs in at 1.3 kilos without packing so please check with us for a delivered price before ordering, particularly for those outside the UK. Model wingspan is 7.25" (18.5 cm). The 'Australia ' base is 8.5" x 6" (21 cm x 16 cm).
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| Curtiss Jenny JN4A Builders plate - an incredibly rare original example marked 'The Curtiss Aeroplane co Buffalo, N.Y. U.S.A'. The aircraft number is detailed as 5605 and the model is JN4A so we imagine it would be possible to check the airframe this plate came from. Our research indicates the Jenny first flew in 1915 and whilst 6, 813 were built in total only 471 JN4A variants were produced. Interestingly on the back of the plaque someone has scratched August 15th 1917 and we speculate this might have been the date the aircraft came out of service and the plate removed from the airframe. If any visitors can add any relating history we would be happy to add to our description. The plaque was purchased privately here in England and as the Jenny served with the Royal Flying Corps with both 24 and 25 Squadrons, as well as with the RNAS, so perhaps 5605 was one of these aircraft? The plaque is chromed with the company details set in enamel. We have certainly never seen another for sale so grab this piece of aviation history whilst you can! Small but beautifully formed at 2.2" diameter (5.5 cm)
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| German VI flying bomb FZG-76 'Everacting' fuse model 80A - the V-1 (or doodlebug as it was more often known) was the worlds first guided missile and the first was launched on London on 13 June 1944. Our fuse is the model 80A and was fitted in the rear fuse pocket. The arming pin hidden beneath the screw cap would be pulled before launch. This enables a pin from the clockwork mechanism to be pulled out thus setting the clock in motion and at the same time removes the safety cap under the head of the striker. The mechanism can be set to run from 4 and up to 132 minutes. On completing of the pre set time a pin engages and the firing pin moves against the cap. The flash from the cap then detonates the bomb and this mechanical fuse guarantees the bomb will detonate irrespective of angle of landing or if the rest of the fusing system failed. Our fuse is correctly marked on the ring pull retainer 80A and much of the original field grey paint is in place with a little rust on the screw cap. In view of the fusing system detailed above very few of these survive today and even fewer in the condition as here. Measures 3" high x 2.25" diameter. (8 cm x6 cm)
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| RAF Form 700 Aircraft Log Book Inspection Bag - a critical piece of kit without which RAF aircraft simply did not fly! The Form 700 bag effectively contained the individual aircrafts log book and carried a full record of any problems or issues the airframe might have suffered. These were were reported to the ground crew using the Form 700 and the four page flight engineers log was handed in for review and signature after return from a trip. Our bag seems to be made from the same material as the hugely desirable navigators bag. It shows normal service grub to the outside and with details stencilled on the front as show. When this came in we had not history with it but after a bit of detective work we speculated KJ 880 could have been the A/C registration. We have been able to establish KJ880 was designated to to an RAF Dakota 1V and a little of her WWII and post war history is summarised below : C-47B-5-DK, 43-48564 D26Aug44 - KJ880 RAF Montreal 110ct44 - 147 Sq - 1333 (TS)CU 18Nov46 - Med ME 08Jul48 - Iraq Comm Flt 22Jul48 - 22MU/UK 28Sep50 - G-AMSF BKS Aerocharter Ltd "Whitten Brown" R21Apr52 - BKS Air Tpt Ltd ROlJan54 - Op as XF646 for troop contracts during 1954 - Crewsair Ltd Jan59 - Don Everall (Avn) Ltd R26Mar59 - Alares Developments Ltd Jun60 - Cr 05Mar62 Elmdon Apt, Birmingham. Sadly the bag is now empty but an interesting an unusual artefact the like of which we have not had here before.
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| RAF Issue Aircrew Stop Watch 6B/221 - this example dates from 1940 when it was issued as a 6B/117 the standard RAF code for a General Purpose stop watch. The instrument then clearly went back to the stores in 1941 and was over stamped with stores reference code 6B/221 with a new reference number and re issue date of 1941. The code 6B/221 indicates it was for use as a substitute watch and not when I high degree of accuracy was required, as by a Navigator. According to Ziggy Weslolowski in his excellent book on Military Timepieces this could have been used by a Lancaster pilot as a back up mounted on his panel should other instruments pack up on an Op. This example does run for some seconds but the hands then sticks and this is how it was when it came in. We would imagine not a massive job to get it serviced/cleaned but we are now offering for sale in A/F condition as an interesting example showing the evolution of wartime stop watches. It carries a large and crisp Kings Crown engraving to the rear of the case.
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| Air Ministry Hasler Revolution, Circumference and Cutting Speed Indicator - These instruments were produced by the Hasler Telegraph Works and first marketed in April 1915. This example is Air Ministry (AM) marked with King's Crown and would have been used in RFC and RAF workshops to check the rotation speed of lathes and engines up to 10, 000 rpm. The instrument is Swiss made and comes in a velvet lined fitted case. The patent mark on the backplate indicates a date of 1914. When new the retail price was a massive £6.00! A wonderful instrument dating to the very early days of aviation. Sold as a collectable. Case diameter 2.75" (7 cm)
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