Collection of Three Glider Models CANVAS This optical instrument was manufactured

This optical instrument was manufactured by the Frankford Arsenal which was founded in 1816 by President James Madison

flying the de Havilland Comet 1 between London and Johannesburg

Originally retailed by the great London department store Gamages

ordering 5 airframes initially in September 1961

Collection of Three Glider Models CANVAS This optical instrument was manufacturedFinely carved, laminated wooden models of gliders that were in use during the 1950's. They have perspex cockpits and are mounted on wooden bases. Two of the three have engraved plaques fixed to the base that make reference to Association of 2nd TAF Gliding Clubs, Flt. Lt. D. E. Osland, Scharfoldendorf 1952. These were trophies won at the The 2nd T. A. F. Gliding Competitions of 1952. The RAF Second Tactical Air Force (2nd T. A. F.) was one of three