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28 September 2014, 05:17 PM
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Airking at WW 2 crash site (pic)
http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/G...46-plane-crash
I attached a link to the WW 2 plane crash the I hiked to in Upstate NY. I also attached my Airking Pic near part of the plane. This crash was in 1944 and I thought the Airking would be a period correct watch (if you know the AK history) as I believe it was first introduced to be used by pilots of the British AF during that time. Please feel free to correct or add and info on the history. I also have never seen a pic of an AK that old if someone would like to post. Pics of the site in the above link.
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28 September 2014, 06:02 PM
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I thought we were going to see an Air-King that had been found at a WW2 crash site.
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28 September 2014, 06:49 PM
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Cool!
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28 September 2014, 07:07 PM
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Actually most RAF pilots were issued 6B/159s (Air Ministry number) which were either Omega or Longine, or even Jeager La Coutre watches (non-hacking movement) - the AM also issued the Longines Weems to a few lucky pilots. RAF navigators and bombardiers were also issued the AM issued stopwatch as well.
If the pilot lost his 6B/159 (enemy action or his own fault) then he was given the 6B/234 and generally then pilot had his pay docked to pay for the missing watch. The 6B/234s were good watches with hacking movements this time. |
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29 September 2014, 12:01 AM
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Very interesting photo indeed.
The AK was introduced in 1945 just as things were winding down in Europe. The watch was never specifically designed for pilots but instead to honor the RAF in the Battle of Brittain. However, since it was oversized for its day, I'm sure some were used by pilots. I've used mine while flying small aircraft, it's perfectly capable. For time based navigation, all a pilot or navigator needs is a good watch. A chrono is helpful but unnecessary. Let alone a fly back!
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29 September 2014, 12:07 AM
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Interesting. Thanks,
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29 September 2014, 01:23 AM
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Just checked it was a C46 apparently
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29 September 2014, 01:30 AM
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Neat picture.
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29 September 2014, 01:43 AM
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interesting read ,,,, good info.
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29 September 2014, 01:50 AM
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Thanks for sharing; intereting hobby of using your GPS to find different sites.
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29 September 2014, 02:03 AM
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Two of my Omega 6B/159 RAF issued watches...blued hands and paper dials..
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29 September 2014, 02:05 AM
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Back of the watches with Broad arrow marks and AM designations...
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29 September 2014, 08:08 AM
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thanks for all the info...
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30 September 2014, 04:28 AM
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I see the geocache link,
what is your user name under ?? Was hooked for quite a while, but laid back lately, just look when we visit new locations. |
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30 September 2014, 04:36 AM
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30 September 2014, 04:44 AM
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very cool
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30 September 2014, 05:01 AM
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Quote:
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30 September 2014, 05:37 AM
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Great hike, great story. Thanks for sharing, it's something my family and I would to do sometime.
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