Details
An extensive archive of maps and charts various scales, both topographical and plotting, various map makers including Edward Stanford, A.A., Royal Air Force, Stanavo, various German, Russian, French and Italian printers, numerous examples inscribed with routes and data, many long since disused airfields recorded and plotted; A.P.1182 vol I Safety Equipment Manual; and a copy of the Guiding Brochure and Route Handbook issued to competitors in the MacRobertson International Air Races, England - Melbourne October 1934
Provenance
W.D.MacPherson, Croix de Guerre, O.B.E., M.A., L.L.B., private owner and pioneer flyer of late 1920's (until 1953), flew mostly De Havilland aircraft, his Hornet Moth now residing at Shuttleworth, adviser and part sponsor of the air race to Australia, toured Russia, Germany, winner of Oasis Trophy 1934(?) and other events