Aircraft Navigator's Case

Aircraft Navigator's Case

Aircraft Navigator's Case
Science Museum Group
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Navigators case, type A-4 containing various equipment used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Details

Category:
Aeronautics
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12
Materials:
leather, plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 240 mm x 362 mm,
type:
instruments
credit:
Gift of Edmund Bell

Parts

Weems Aircraft Plotter Mark 2

Weems Aircraft Plotter Mark 2

Weems aircraft plotter Mark 2, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 336 mm x 98 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.1
type:
navigational instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Douglas Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule

Douglas Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule

Douglas combined protractor and parallel rule, made by the London Name Plate Manufacturing Company Limited, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.10.1
type:
protractor
Image ©
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Pencil Sharpener

Pencil Sharpener

Pencil sharpener, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 30 mm x 17 mm,
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.3.1
type:
pencil sharpener
Image ©
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Tin

Tin

Small flat tin, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 54 mm x 43 mm,
Materials:
tin (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.12.1
type:
tin - can
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Blue Utility Pencils

Blue Utility Pencils

Two blue utility pencil used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.16.1
type:
pencils
Image ©
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"Captain Webb" Matchbox

"Captain Webb" Matchbox

'Captain Webb' matchbox, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 59 mm x 37 mm,
Materials:
cardboard and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.17.1
type:
matchbox
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
C-Thru Plotting Scale

C-Thru Plotting Scale

Plotting scale used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 326 mm x 60 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.2
type:
navigational instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Case for Douglas Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule

Case for Douglas Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule

Case for Douglas combined protractor and parallel rule used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 7 mm x 142 mm x 146 mm,
Materials:
cardboard and textile
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.10.2
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Rubber eraser

Rubber eraser

Rubber eraser, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 43 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.2
type:
eraser
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Pencil Sharpner Case

Pencil Sharpner Case

Leather case for pencil sharpener, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 21 mm x 33 mm,
Materials:
leather
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.3.2
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Speedway Safety Razor

Speedway Safety Razor

Speedway safety blade, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 39 mm x 22 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and cardboard
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.12.2
type:
razor
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
HB Pencil

HB Pencil

HB pencil, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

Measurements:
overall: 146 mm 7 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.16.2
type:
pencil
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Drawing Pins

Drawing Pins

Drawing pins, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.17.2
type:
pin
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
45 Degree Set Square

45 Degree Set Square

45 degree set square used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.3
type:
navigational instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Instructions for Douglas Combined Protractor and parallel Rule

Instructions for Douglas Combined Protractor and parallel Rule

Instructions for Douglas combined protractor and parallel rule used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator, stored with object.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.10.3
type:
instructions
4H Pencil Used By Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell

4H Pencil Used By Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell

A Dixon's Typhonite Eldorado 4H pencil used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 168 mm 5 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and graphite
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.16.3
type:
pencil - drawing and writing equipment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil lead container, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 37 mm 7 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.17.3
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
45 Degree Set Square

45 Degree Set Square

45 degree set square, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

More

Edmund Bell was a navigator in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Navigators would plot the route the aircraft should take. This 45 degree set square was part of his navigator’s kit. It allowed him to plot 45-degree and 90-degree angles, as well as drawing perpendicular lines.

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.4
type:
navigational instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil lead holder, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 38 mm, 8 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.4
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil lead container, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 42 mm 10 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.17.4
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Sunrise/Sunset Table

Sunrise/Sunset Table

Sunrise/sunset table, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 219 mm x 164 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.5
type:
navigational instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil Lead Holder

Pencil lead holder, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 42 mm, 9 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.5
type:
case - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Drawing Pins

Drawing Pins

Three drawing pins, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.6
type:
pin
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Safety Blade

Safety Blade

Ever-Ready Corrux safety blade, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 38 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.11.7
type:
blade
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
60/30 Degree Set Square

60/30 Degree Set Square

60/30 degree set square, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 21 mm x 145 mm x 80 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.8
type:
navigational instrument
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Astrocompass Mark 2 Manual

Astrocompass Mark 2 Manual

Instruction booklet for Astrocompass Mark 2, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 92 mm x 140 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.9
type:
manual
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Eberhard Faber Rubber

Eberhard Faber Rubber

Eberhard Faber "Union" rubber eraser, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 7 mm x 67 mm x 16 mm,
Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.13
type:
eraser
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Rubber eraser

Rubber eraser

Rubber eraser, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 8 mm x 46 mm x 28 mm,
Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.14
type:
eraser
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Emery Paper

Emery Paper

Emery paper on wooden base, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 11 mm x 186 mm x 34 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.15
type:
emery paper
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Cotton Wool

Cotton Wool

Piece of cotton wool, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator.

Measurements:
overall: 46 mm 28 mm,
Materials:
wool
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.18
type:
wool (textile)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Colours of the Day

Colours of the Day

Short length of paper, gummed on one side used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Navigator. Titled, "Colours of the Day,"

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
Y1987.250.12.19
type:
aircraft navigational instrument set
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem