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Omega - An Air Ministry gentleman's steel wristwatch, circa 1940, the signed circular off white coloured dial, 30mm diameter, with black Arabic numerals, blued hands, centre seconds and chemin de fer chapter ring, the crown wind 16 jewel mechanical movement calibre 30SCT2 number 9538240, case number 10325286, engraved to the reverse 'A/M 6B/159 4539/42, with fixed lugs to an aftermarket brown leather strap with pin buckle
Provenance: Property of the late acting Squadron Leader V.C. Royals (134188) who served in Egypt, Malta, the Middle East, North Africa and Sicily Included with the lot is a copy of part of a letter written by V.C. Royals to his mother in April 1943, during his time stationed at RAF Hal-Far, Malta, as a pilot officer. In it he writes, "I have now flown a new type of aircraft - a Hurricane. I like them very much indeed and I like my job here very much, far better than the other one in the Middle East." Sqd Ldr Royals flew many different aircraft during his wartime career, including both the Spitfire and Hurricane as well as light to medium bombers, including the Beaufort and Beaufighter. He resigned his commission in 1953. Other Notes: During the Second World War, the Air Ministry ordered watches from several different manufacturers. This is an example of one of the watches ordered from Omega for use by pilots/navigators in the RAF. The military coding to the case back, '6B/159', specifically relates to this use and the 'AM' initials are an abbreviation of 'Air Ministry'.

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