United States. A US Army Air Force Type D-12, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Auction LEES 1915 on the reverse

LEES 1915 on the reverse

COOPs CREW

Jewellers BRADFORD" on the inside lid

in addition to evidence of catch repair which has obscured the maker’s mark

Also included are nineteen photos of deceased comrades with their death dates

United States. A US Army Air Force Type D-12, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Auction LEES 1915 on the reverseThe US Army Air Force Type D 12 is a [WWII era aircraft navigational compass] manufactured by the Bendix Aviation Corporation's Pioneer Instrument Division (models 1801, 1826, 1832, 1833). Used at the navigator's station on iconic bombers like the B 17 Flying Fortress and B 24 Liberator, measures 18 cm (d), and 12 cm (h), with specs plate, remains fine.