Information on period pilot maps

[RedToo]

Hi Luthier,

As promised some more info. on my RAF map. It was first published in 1938. Four pics - two of parts of the map, one of the whole map and one of the backing. Let me know if you want any more details, e.g, the rest of the key etc.









RedToo.

[BadAim]

Now that's more like it! What is that backing though, now I'm all curious.

Edit: I've just completed 2 hrs of internet research and found precious little info. I can only confirm that the 1938 map was used right through the BOB and into 1942. Unfortunately my own library is more ground-battle oriented.

[RedToo]

Originally Posted by BadAim

Now that's more like it! What is that backing though, now I'm all curious.

Hi Badaim,

The backing is a mesh of fine threads at right angles to each other. Each thread is like a thread of fine white cotton. The width of the gap between each thread varies between 1 and 1 1/2 millimetres (approximately).

RedToo.

[philip.ed]

Originally Posted by RedToo

Hi Badaim,

The backing is a mesh of fine threads at right angles to each other. Each thread is like a thread of fine white cotton. The width of the gap between each thread varies between 1 and 1 1/2 millimetres (approximately).

RedToo.

IIRC the backing is linen, but I am not too sure on this, as I have never seen a pre-war example before.
This is a lovely example that you own. Thanks for sharing

[FG28_Kodiak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDKI1r8wb5Y

[mazex]

Originally Posted by RedToo

Hi Luthier,





RedToo.

That's THE map he's talking about! Me want too

Seriously, print this map on the the thickest paper you can find that is not too white and smooth and it will be great!

[RedToo]

You want to buy very high quality scans of 1938 RAF maps? Go here:

http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/...products_id=24

I have these and they are very good.

RedToo.

[PeterPanPan]

Originally Posted by RedToo

As promised some more info. on my RAF map ...

Absolutely beautiful map RedToo - thanks for sharing. Hopefully this will also give Luthier the info he needs. If we get something like that in the boxed edition, I will be very happy.

PPanPan