Information on period pilot maps

[BadAim]

Now that's more like it! What is that backing though, now I'm all curious.

Edit: I've just completed 2 hrs of internet research and found precious little info. I can only confirm that the 1938 map was used right through the BOB and into 1942. Unfortunately my own library is more ground-battle oriented.

[RedToo]

Originally Posted by BadAim

Now that's more like it! What is that backing though, now I'm all curious.

Hi Badaim,

The backing is a mesh of fine threads at right angles to each other. Each thread is like a thread of fine white cotton. The width of the gap between each thread varies between 1 and 1 1/2 millimetres (approximately).

RedToo.

[philip.ed]

Originally Posted by RedToo

Hi Badaim,

The backing is a mesh of fine threads at right angles to each other. Each thread is like a thread of fine white cotton. The width of the gap between each thread varies between 1 and 1 1/2 millimetres (approximately).

RedToo.

IIRC the backing is linen, but I am not too sure on this, as I have never seen a pre-war example before.
This is a lovely example that you own. Thanks for sharing

[FG28_Kodiak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDKI1r8wb5Y