Historical information
Part of pilot equipment to be carried at all times whilst flying in the South Pacific war zone during WW11
Significance
Kept up to date and confidential maps for landing areas on all Pacific Islands in case of emergency
Physical description
Large linen covered paper map book
Inscriptions & markings
Air Pilot Manual of the PACIFIC ISLANDS, confidential, No.4860, 2nd Issue. Office of the ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF INTELLIGENCE Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington D.C. January 3rd 1944.