Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1978.086, U145
Public Access Text
Flying jacket, RAF, WW2
Belonged to William Crawford Compton (later Air Vice Marshal). Worn during fighter operations, Battle of Britain, WW2
Associated Notes
Flying jacket, RAF, WW2
Belonged to William Crawford Compton (later Air Vice Marshal). Worn during fighter operations, Battle of Britain, WW2
Associated Event
WW2; 1939-1945
Battle of Britain; 1940
Associated Person
Period
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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