Historical information

Used by Richard Levy during occupation of Germany Post WW2. Flying Officer Levy joined the RAAF on 10/10/1942. RAAF No. 428329. Discharged on 3/1/1946. Last posting was 180 Sqn RAAF.

Physical description

1. "X" shape frame for use as a stretcher. (4 x 'X' frames). Made from steel and timber.
2. Canvas section (top) to complete the assembly. The canvas has timber dowel edges with matching steel tube joiners. Along those dowels there are 4 steel loops on each side. These lug over metal tips on the x frame legs. On the canvas section there is a canvas pocket section which can be held shut with cords or lugs (pillow).
3. Sleeping bag made from canvas. The floor section has a woollen layer. All the canvas is a brown colour. The sleeping bag has a lot written on it.

Inscriptions & markings

Painted on the outside of sleeping bag: "AUS 42839 R.N. LEVY, RAAF BENDIGO, VICTORIA.
(1) A18/Q". Stamped inside bag is "R/ W^D./ 85".