World War 2 Scramble Bell - stamped with the Kings Crown and GVIR.

Very large, so very heavy - weight is approximately 8kg.

  Size: overall height base to shoulder is 10 1/2", diameter is 9 1/2" at Bell opening and 4 1/2" diameter at the top.

Used by the RAF at squadron bases to alert air crew into action.

This comes complete with the 'clapper' attached to the Bell. In good original condition.

A stunning framed print of the Bolton Paul Defiant night Fighter from an original painting by Wilfred Hardy.

 £125

Here we have a framed Robert Taylor print depicting Operation Neptune on June 6th 1944.

Robert Taylor’s portrayal captures the very essence of that Herculean battle on the first day. The painting contains over 30 craft of all types and is dominated by one of the many large transport ships, lowering her landing craft under bombardment from shore batteries. Barrage balloons flying, this massive fleet sailed into the teeth of the German defences, to land its invasion forces against all odds.

Each print carries two small prints of pencil ‘remarque’ drawings on the tint border, depicting a DC3 Dakota dropping paratroops, and a patrolling Spitfire.

 £175

Here we have a limited edition, framed Robert Taylor print.

This has original signatures of Robert Taylor and Col Bob Morgan, pilot of Memphis Belle.

This comes with a certificate of authenticity.

This print turns the clock back to World War II when Colonel Bob Morgan and his crew took on the flak and fighters of the Luftwaffe deep over enemy territory. Today this famous bomber rests in more peaceful surroundings of the West Memphis Airport, lovingly restored to her former glory.

 £295

Here we have a water colour by Barry K Barnes.

This is signed by the artist and framed.

 £95

A stunning original drawing (not a print ) a one off picture of an RAF fighter pilot signed by the artist.

Measures 320mm by 170mm.

£35

A traditional balsa wood kit of a Spitfire with a 18.4" wingspan. Tissue covered and powered by an elastic band.

£40

A traditional balsa wood kit Of a Spitfire with a 27" wingspan. Tissue covered and powered by an elastic band

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 This is a classic Kiel Kraft Hurricane to be flown by control, line made some time in the 1970s. It is complete except for its missing canopy. The engine turns over and even its original recoil spring starter works although I never used it myself  . The fuel and even the glow plugs are still available today and if you have the patience to get it started it has an immense amount of power for a tiny engine.

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£125

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Fire extinguisher bottle used for putting out engine fire's whilst airborne. This is a system fitted to most heavy bombers including the Lancaster. This bottle is well used and has many stamps. The earliest date I can find is 1943.

Sorry surface delivery only overseas.

Focke Wulf Fw-190A of Jagd Gruppe 1 at Deelen in 1943

Deelen, photographed on 17 Apr 1943 by a Spitfire of 541 Sqn RAF

This is a stunning piece ideal for using as a paper weight and makes a great conversational piece. It has superb provenance and was purchased on our trip to Arnhem .

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These markers were placed along the runway to allow the night fighters to find the runway. Of coarse to have anything luminous would alert allied aircraft to the airfield and mark it perfectly as a target so these small bricks were painted with a light reflective material and illuminate only when light from the landing lamps of the aircraft are switched on. They were found in a pile on the edge of Deelen airfield after the person that originally dug them up as a child recovered them some 60 years later. In excellent condition a superb piece of history.

£35 each

Several available

Here we have a three gallon drinking water tank from a DeHavilland Mosquito.

This is is a nice piece in good condition with the filler cap and the original tap.

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Here we have a trench art piece of a Mosquito made from brass.

It is approx 2.5" high to the top of the cockpit and 6.5" from nose to tail. 

The wingspan is approx 8.5". It weighs 896 grams.

It is set on its wheels and it has moveable propellers. There is a hole on the base so it could be set on a stand.

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A superb framed limited edition numbered print signed by the artist Thomas Gower.

£175

Here we have a  Memorial for a soldier that Fell at the Battle of Loos in 1915

It has the Middlesex Regiment Insignia over two flags

On the Right Flag looks to be  Destinations that the Regiment Visited during the war

The Bottom Reads

In Loving Memory of my Dear Brother

There is also a Photo of a Soldier and Underneath is written

Killed at Loos France 1915

 £195

This is a lovely piece made from Ivory. They were brought by members of the R.A.F for their wives or girlfriends back home.

It is from India and is dated 1944 and the name inscribed into the bottom of the badge is Ruth.

 £40

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SE5A WW1 Fighter Model (No 14 Pg 1 Misc)

A nice hand made metal model of the WW1 SE5A.

The Royal Aircraft Factory SE5A proved to be the most successful of the British single seat fighters. Armed with a fixed Vickers gun and a tilt able Lewis gun above the wing.

£45

WW2 USAAF Stereoscope type B3 Scarce to find an American version of the Stereoscopes which were used to look at target photos, etc pre and post bombing. The viewer folds flat and is fully adjustable and very sturdy. Fully marked  it also has scratched into the paint a name 'Col. R. D. Hughes'

PRU Spitfire were also used to take pictures before and after bombing. This high flying unarmed spitfires of the PRU were fitted with huge cameras able to take highly detailed pictures. The Spitfires used in this role were painted in unusual colours from blue to pink;

World War 2 Scramble Bell - stamped with the Kings Crown and GviR

Very large, so very heavy - weight is approximately 8kg

  Size: overall height base to shoulder is 10 1/2", diameter is 9 1/2" at Bell opening and 4 1/2" diameter at the top.

Used by the RAF at squadron bases to alert air crew into action.

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This comes complete with the 'clapper' attached to the Bell. There are no cracks but there are a few marks on the outside at the of the bell

This is a stunning hand embroidered table mat  with the Kings crown RAF motif&nbs(No 18 Pg 1 Misc)d 1945, this would look stunning framed. The RAF operated in extensively Egypt  from soon after WWI all the way through WWII.

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£299

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This is a limited edition print by Nicolas Trudgian13 of 1000 signed by five Battle of Britain Pilots one of whom is Peter Townsend who was later famously involved with Princess Margaret.

The Hurricanes just refuelled and rearmed climb to rejoin the Battle of 1940.

Our photograph does not do this large vibrant picture justice it is in good condition with a couple of scratches.

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The romance between Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend has been described as 'the most tragic royal love story ever'.

Townsend joined the Royal Air Force in 1933 and after graduating from RAF Cranwell was commissioned a pilot officer in 1935. His first posting was No. 1 Squadron at Tangmere where he flew a Hawker Fury and in 1936 was transferred to Singapore where he joined No. 36 Squadron and flew the Vickers Vildebeest torpedo bomber. Upon being promoted to flying officer in 1937, he returned to Tangmere where he joined No. 43 Squadron and shortly after the beginning of WWII he was promoted to flight lieutenant.

Flying out of RAF Acklington Townsend was blooded in February 1940 when he and two other pilots flying Hurricanes shot down a Heinkel 111 near Whitby. His score of claimed and confirmed continued and in April he was awarded the DFC.

By early 1941 Townsend had shot down at least 11 enemy aircraft, became an acting Wing Commander and was awarded the DSO for his “outstanding powers of leadership and organisation… and skill in air combat”.

Between December 1941 and January 1943 he was confirmed in the temporary rank of wing commander, appointed commanding officer of RAF Drem in Scotland, appointed commander of No. 611 Squadron of Spitfires, was leader of No. 605 Squadron of night fighters and appointed commanding officer of RAF West Malling in Kent.

Here is a stunning vintage dinky model of the MK I/II Spitfire.

Usually the top cover turns yellow but this one has been kept out of the light and is still clear. It has never been removed from its box.

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This is an original blood chit in very nice original condition.

Blood chits were not only cloth patches, they also were cards or sometimes letters with a promise of reward directed to anyone who would assist a downed flier.

In the early days of World War II, the British routinely issued blood chits to their aircrews, including several types in 1940 to fliers in Ethiopia.

When the US entered the war, the American air services adopted the practice and they were eventually issued in all theatres of combat operations by all the western Allies.

Blood chits were duly honoured and the helpers were rewarded with money or gifts.

Later, chits were printed in nearly 50 languages, including many European, North African, and Asian tongues.

 Not all of them contained the same statements, but all were bona fide government IOUs promising to reward those who assisted Allied airmen.

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Trench Art Brass Book Ends (No 7 Pg 1 Misc)

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Here we have a fire extinguisher with the King George VI Royal Cypher.

This is a type S.A.2 manufactured by Mather and Platt.

This is unusual as extinguisher is written as Extincteur (which is French for extinguisher) however the rest of the label is written in English.

This is a nice piece with a brass top and dated 1942.

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Shute Target Rocket Glider (No 5 Pg 1 Misc)

A rare World War II rocket propelled target glider designed by Nevil Shute (1899-1960), built by International Model Aircraft (IMA), 43ins long x 45ins span .

It was previously owned by a chap who had it as a child and did some dubious artwork I believe the base colour is original it also has some damage to one wing but this should be repairable to anyone with some modelling skills.

Nevil Shute, an English-Australian novelist was an experienced aeronautical engineer. During World War II he was commissioned into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, becoming head of engineering within the directorate of miscellaneous weapons development.

During this period Shute designed the rocket propelled gunnery practice Target Glider.

He also oversaw the Swallow Glider which was a Barnes Wallis proposed, clockwork-controlled smoke laying glider. The Swallow was to be launched from an LCT (Landing Craft Tanks) at the invasion beaches. International Model Aircraft who also made Frog models built both gliders.

They were launched from the catapult and powered by a 1" rocket. Wrens were trained to set up and fire these gliders.

      £295

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£245

Red Cordite Carrier (No 4 Pg 1 Misc)

Here we have a red shell carrier, with the Royal Coat of Arms applied to the front.

Dated around the beginning of the 20th century. Made of cork and covered in canvas and leather.

It was used on Royal Navy ships to carry cordite charges.

Perfect for use as a stick or umbrella stand.

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Wooden Box (No 3 Pg 1 Misc)

Here we have an RAF WWII storage box. I have no idea what was in it as its not labelled by I have seen similar with gunsight tops .

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£35

£30

Wartime Enamel DANGER Sign (No 2 Pg 1 Misc)

Here we have an enamel coated wartime sign. Made of metal and approximately 305 mm in length.

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Spitfire Design Cufflinks (No 1 Pg 1 Misc)

Here we have a nice pair of Spitfire design cufflinks. In gift box. Approximately 20 mm in diameter.

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£20