Standard RAF Mountain Rescue ruckasack

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Standard RAF Mountain Rescue rucksack
Standard RAF Mountain Rescue rucksack
Plenty of rucksacks here, as the RAF Rescue Team conduct a search in the Cairngorms in 1965
Description
Well used and faded cream and brown rucksack. Standard issue for RAF Mountain Rescue Teams. Leather fastening strap with two metal buckles. Canvas shoulder straps and nylon drawstring with plastic toggle. Leather strap in loop for ice axe.
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Dave (Heavy) Whalley
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
RAF Rescue team member and Team Leader,(now retired), Dave Whalley tells us that the M.O.D. had these rucksacks specially made for the RAF Rescue teams in the 1960’s and that he was issued with one when he joined in 1972. Other than that we don’t know much about them. This one has certainly been around a bit.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
canvas, metal, leather
Maker:
Colour:
faded brown and cream
Dimensions:
58(l) x 45(w) x 10(d) cms
Object Condition:
well used
Condition Date Check:
29/01/2010
Administration
Accession Number:
819.2010.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
29/01/2010
ID:
1
Category:

Mountain Rescue
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007