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Air Ministry Mystery Bag.

 

Hello everyone.

I know it’s not strictly historic aircraft aviation as such, although it is AM marked. So, I guess that sort of counts.

Anyway, I Just wondered if someone out there might be able help me out.

I have been sent this photo of a canvas bag that was found recently in a house renovation. No contents but nicely marked though no date stamp that I know of. I haven’t got any measurements for it, just the one photo.

I’ve not seen the bag in person, but the chap that found it asked if I had any ideas about it. I did wonder if it was something to do with navigation?

So over to you.

Thanks in advance.

Old TowzerAir Ministry Mystery Bag.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 24th January 2025 at 17:36

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By: Arabella-Cox - 24th January 2025 at 17:36

“Now all he needs to find is the board to go into the bag!”  

 

cough, cough!

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By: radarsdesk - 24th January 2025 at 15:49

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By: radarsdesk - 24th January 2025 at 15:49

Taken from AP1086 Section 6B dated 10 Oct 1960, listed for Naval Aviation Only

 

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By: avion ancien - 22nd January 2025 at 10:29

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By: avion ancien - 22nd January 2025 at 10:29

Now all he needs to find is the board to go into the bag!

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By: Old Towzer - 22nd January 2025 at 08:13

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By: Old Towzer - 22nd January 2025 at 08:13

Thank you everyone for your quick response. Its greatly appreciated.

I’ve forwarded the info the chap who found it and he’s delighted.

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By: Terry Parker - 21st January 2025 at 19:38

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By: Terry Parker - 21st January 2025 at 19:38

From AP1275b Section 14 Chapter 5:

Intro Text

Chartboard Fig 1

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By: hypersonic - 21st January 2025 at 16:21

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By: hypersonic - 21st January 2025 at 16:21

Found this on the web..

https://www.historicflyingclothing.com/en-GB//r-a-f-navigators-chartboa…

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By: bazv - 20th January 2025 at 19:18

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By: bazv - 20th January 2025 at 19:18

Perhaps for a ‘Bigsworth Board’ 6B/270 ??

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By: Arabella-Cox - 20th January 2025 at 19:14

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By: Arabella-Cox - 20th January 2025 at 19:14

Yes, navigators, for the use of.   I always associate these with smaller aircraft carrying a navigator but not enough space for a dedicated navigator’s station, i.e. rest it on your knees sort of stuff but I may be wrong about that.   I definitely found stacks of them at a store chokka full of Fleet Air Arm surplus so I always imagine “Fairey” when I see them.  More info and illustrations a mere google away.

 

Crikey, I’ve posted twice on this forum in one day – is this some sort of record?

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By: bazv - 20th January 2025 at 19:05

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By: bazv - 20th January 2025 at 19:05

Hi Old Towzer

 

6B = Aircraft Navigation equipment

 

Section 6B is listed as aircraft navigation equipment.

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