gloves, gauntlet

Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, U269.5

RNZAF gauntlet gloves, WW2

Belonged to Flight Lieutenant Robert James Prentice, RNZAF

Born in 1915, Robert Prentice got his pilot’s license in 1937 and was an instructor at the Auckland Aero Club. He became flying instructor in the RNZAF before doing a number of tours flying Kittyhawks (Warhawks) in a fighter squadron in the islands [Flew Corsairs in the Pacific]. Post-war he became chief instructor at the Mangere Aero Club, Auckland.

RNZAF gauntlet gloves, WW2

Belonged to Flight Lieutenant Robert James Prentice, RNZAF

Born in 1915, Robert Prentice got his pilot’s license in 1937 and was an instructor at the Auckland Aero Club. He became flying instructor in the RNZAF before doing a number of tours flying Kittyhawks (Warhawks) in a fighter squadron in the islands [Flew Corsairs in the Pacific]. Post-war he became chief instructor at the Mangere Aero Club, Auckland.

WW2; 1939-1945

World War 2/Wars

leather/animal material

gloves

uniforms

Glove

Clothing Accessories

Clothing

03 Personal Artifacts

17 Jul 2025