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Find great deals on ebay for raf ww2 and air ministry. May 11, 2012 my uncle who never married served in the raaf in ww2 but was attached to 15 flight raf, when they were stationed in australia towards the end of the war. The back of the case has is stamped with the letters a. The close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. Second world war raf ancestors who do you think you are. Fully signed dial with deep blued hands, fine movement in full working order. Raf distinguished service order dso awards citation database did you buy this spitfire photo on ebay. Top 10 raf fighter aces of wwii war history online.

Omega 6b159 raf wwii issue pilots navigators watch c. Here is my 1943 omega pilots watch, original and posted for your reference. Mar 09, 2016 this is my dads raf issue omega 6b159 from the 1950s. Raf oxygen mask for sale in uk 49 used raf oxygen masks. Several of the long established forces deployed their own squadrons for service in many theatres whilst some of the smaller countries provided personnel to man raf units. The royal air force raf is the united kingdoms aerial warfare force. Often called sailor malan and hailing from wellington, cape colony, south africa, the number 10 royal air force flying ace of world war ii had 27 confirmed single kills enemy aircraft shot down. Omega watch worn by tom hardy in dunkirk has epic story. You can see all of our listings by scrolling down to the seller information section and clicking on the view current listings button. F and these are designated 6b159, whilst the hydrographic society are responsible for the royal navy and those issued to the fleet air arm.

Omega raf royal air force ww2 wk2 military vintage. Your help is needed royal air force journal, september 1944 warrant officer ewan brookings logbook 1 sqn seac 100,000 airmen accounted for. In the movie, tom hardy, who plays an raf pilot, is seen periodically referencing his watch. The history of the royal air force, the air force of the united kingdom, spans a century of british military aviation the raf was founded on 1 april 1918, towards the end of the first world war by merging the royal flying corps and the royal naval air service. British pilot watches including raf 6b159, iwc, longines, jaeger lecoultre, omega fleet air arm hs8 and 1956 timepieces. D irector christopher nolans attention to detail is legendary, and his latest movie, dunkirk, has got watch lovers all up and excited. Rare air ministry issued ww2 omega 1943 raf spitfire pilots. Royal air force combat reports 19391945 the national archives. Specifically, the watch in question is the omega ck2129, and here is the story behind it. Ww2 royal air force raf side cap fully stamped fergerson and co dated 1943. For those who have military omega watches, can we see them please. Proceeding the viewing of the post, just click beside the picture.

A brief guide to the iconic military watches of world war ii 60clicks. The air ministry was responsible for buying and issuing time pieces to the r. As the war progressed, omega delivered even more models to the ministry of defence. The case is in alloy with solid bars and has some pitting of the finish to the sides. When you are in the post, just click on the picture to enlarge it.

The case only shows light wear and tear consumerate with its age. Which font is used by ww2 and modern raf and fleet air. The raf navigation watch with white dial, press fit caseback, chromed brass turned case 40. Anybody with a slither of knowledge of world war ii history would know what this. Was the back of raf watches snapped shut or screwed shut. I think it is time to find out what he did in the war.

Following the allied victory over the central powers in 1918, the raf emerged as the largest air force in the world at the time. These military watches are typically available with stainless steel designs and are constructed with helpful 3hand analogue displays, so you can keep track of the time down to the exact second. Rare air ministry issued ww2 omega 1943 raf spitfire pilots watch. Raf front line strength, 193945 axis history forum. He is trying to find if there would be any records in the uk relating to his service with the raf. Buy ww2 raf watch in wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This superb omega 56 raf navigatorpilots wristwatch has a nice chunky steel case. The struggle and success in achieving the required number of pilots is one of the overlooked battles of the war. Rare air ministry issued ww2 omega 1943 raf spitfire pilots watch sold this is, without a doubt, the nicest example of these hard to find air ministry issued ww2 omega raf pilots watches that we have ever seen. Omega military watches during world war ii time and. This is a very interesting vintage ww2 military style watch. Designwise the watch was close to models previously provided to the british army, notably the references ck2299 and ck2444. I think everyone can guess i am trying to identify a particular omega watch, dated by the serial number to aprox.

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Feb 19, 2016 super rare all original british military issued omega raf watch with original radium thin arrow dial from 1953 today. Dirty dozen omega longines grana iwc grana raf ww2 watch xchange. However, the raf soon found that colour to be rather bright in hue and in the 20s toned it down to the familiar greyblue. Royal air force world war 2 operations omega watch for sale. Because of the expense it was most probably bought as a private purchase by an officer circa 1942. Military 1953 raf pilots watch with military issue numbers on caseback 664510. Omega ended up being the primary supplier of most of the royal air. Historical information about the omega raf 1940, reference ck2129. In 1953, raf pilots began receiving the reference 27771.

Uk2292 in fine original order, with faded white railtrack dial, blued steel hands in superb condition. Super rare all original british military issued omega raf. The story of the dirty dozen the first wristwatches. Royal air force burtonwood or raf burtonwood is a former royal air force and united states army air forces base that was located in burtonwood, 2 miles 3.

Obtaining ww2 raf service records world war two page 1. Show off your rugged side with an omega military watch. Julian told me that his grandfather was also in the pathfinders in wwii, as a squadron leader of 109 squadron and that he had inherited his raf. It is a tremendous personal account of one of the fiercest and most idealised air conflicts the battle of britain seen through the eyes of a pilot of the famous 609 squadron, which shot down over 100 planes in that epic contest. Buy wwii royal air force militaria and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. It has always been known as the junior service because it was the last to be formed of the three services. Issued to raf pilots and navigators, flying amongst other things, in spitfires, these watches are simple and beautiful. Rare air ministry issued ww2 omega 1943 raf spitfire pilot. These records are royal air force combat reports written during the second world war. A note dated january 5, 1940 is an urgent order by the sales subsidiary omega watch co. Vintage 1943 omega raf fleet air arm ww2 pilots military. Second world war flying training taking flight in september 1939 trained pilots were urgently needed if the royal air force raf was to meet its operational commitments. The first noncivilian wristwatches ever used by british forces, they are some of the most sought after military timepieces today.

Raf pilots were at the heart of the battle of britain. Rare vintage omega 56 raf pilots watch ex ww2 6b159 british. A compilation of mine and donated video taken during a rauxaf regiment ex omega, which i participated in. Super lightweight alloy case, which for uk military issue was made of aluminium, copper, magnesium and manganese. Listen to raf pilots tell the story of the battle of britain imperial. The base was opened in 1940 in response to world war ii by the raf and in. It had its origins in watches supplied to britains royal air force in world war ii. Were all omega watches, issued to raf aimen, imprinted on the back with 6b159. The case back would have originally been inscribed with the mod ref. The russians had used that horizon blue colour for cavalry cloaks since the 18th century and possibly even earlier.

Here are the top ten royal airforce fighter aces of world war ii. Wwii omega fleet air arm hs8 img img wwii omega raf 6b159 with 56 mod. These three vintage military watches from different brands offer a raw glimpse into the story of postww2 watches issued to the british raf. Longines watches were worn by both allied and axis naval, army and airforce personnel during ww2. In this excerpt from our omega milestones especial, we chronicle seven. Serving with 74 squadron, malan he was promoted to flight lieutenant six months. It was formed in 1936 to allow more specialised control of fighter aircraft. Raf fighter command was one of three functional commands of the royal air force. This is, without a doubt, the nicest example of these hard to find air ministry issued ww2 omega raf pilots watches that we have ever seen. Eagleeyed watch lovers, like myself, have identified that watch as an omega. Omega make sure to look at all of our 300400 vintage watches we have constantly listed on chrono24. Aug 03, 2016 the close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. The dial with the omega brandname, 112 hour digits, and sweep seconds hand.