AAF Cloth Chart – Philippine Series No. C-44, North Borneo [and] No. C-43 Mindanao Island
Double sided evasion map issued for pilots during WWII.
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Description
This fascinating relic from the Second World War shows detailed information on the northern half of the island of Borneo and Philippine island of Mindanao. The map, printed on silk, was designed to be distributed to pilots operating in the region in order aid their escape, should they be shot down over water or hostile territory.
A glossary of geographic terms, information on coastal currents, and details on the local transportation networks are just a few examples of the useful data provided by the map’s image.
More information on these silk evasion maps can be found on my blog post here.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1944
Author: Army Map Service
Sheet Width (in): 37.5
Sheet Height (in): 22.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Creasing and minor discoloration along former fold lines and scattered foxing in the lower left corner.
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