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    Canvas Map

    I've this double sided plastic map of London Docks & Chatham und Gravesend
    German writing & dated 15th of Jull & September 1941.
    Scale 1:100,000.
    Size is 64 x 66cm.
    If this is correct & not a fake, who would use it?
    Brendan



    Last edited by ChannelIsles; 08-29-2009, 02:32 PM. Reason: size added
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    #2
    I don't know if this map is genuine but if it's the case, this kind of map where certainly used by night reco or bombers but did the germans used theirs bombers during the night as the UK did during the war ?

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      #3
      Originally posted by werner View Post
      I don't know if this map is genuine but if it's the case, this kind of map where certainly used by night reco or bombers but did the germans used theirs bombers during the night as the UK did during the war ?
      Would the colour have been advantagous to night flying?

      Why would the map be made of plastic rather than paper?

      Perhaps the answers are out there?
      Brendan

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        #4
        re map

        The map is 100% ok, very nice map if it needs a home please send pm Regards, Jim

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          #5
          I own the map east of this one (connecting map) also showing the Thames river estuary (a road map to London!).
          This map would be more valuable than mine as it shows London proper.

          These are indeed genuine Luftwaffe night bomber maps with fluorescent characteristics in order to limit cockpit lighting and still have a good vision.
          Perhaps that treatment is why these are printed on canvas.
          Mine came out of Brussels where I lived in the 80's and the story I heard was that a bunch of these were found in the basement of a Brussels governmental building at that time
          (stashed away in a chest and forgotten...) Obviously a Luftwaffe used building during the occupation.
          Last edited by NickG; 09-03-2009, 04:20 PM.

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            #6
            What type of value do these have and how does one get them flat again and remove the folds?

            Bob Hritz
            In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

            Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Bob Hritz View Post
              What type of value do these have and how does one get them flat again and remove the folds?

              Bob Hritz
              Not sure on current value..I've had mine for 25+ years...
              The folds are a bitch, impossible to remove...(maybe with steam? I never bothered messing with it...)
              Mine is framed behind glass which presses against it, flattening the problem areas somewhat...

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                #8
                Originally posted by Bob Hritz View Post
                What type of value do these have and how does one get them flat again and remove the folds?

                Bob Hritz
                My thanks to all who've offered an opinion.

                If someone supplies a 'ballpark' value, I'll place on the estrade in the next few days. It would look good behind glass - unusual colour, early war & prominent location.
                Thanks,
                Brendan

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by ChannelIsles View Post
                  My thanks to all who've offered an opinion.

                  If someone supplies a 'ballpark' value, I'll place on the estrade in the next few days. It would look good behind glass - unusual colour, early war & prominent location.
                  Thanks,
                  Brendan
                  As I've not the foggest idea of value (& perhaps others too), I've decided to place the Map on ebay later today - No reserve - Item # 190333344604.
                  Brendan

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