[German Luftwaffe Map - Europe] - Reference Map Of Europe Made For German Aviators During World War Ii. Generalstab Der Luftwaffe

"This rare WWII-era cloth map was published in Germany by the Generalstab der Luftwaffe (Air Force General Staff) in 1943. Issued at the scale of 1:4,000,000, the double-sided image offers a high-level overview of major areas of engagement. Each map was designed for use by Luftwaffe aviators and support crew; for preparatory and planning work, as in-flight references, and even as escape guides in the event they were shot down behind enemy lines. Lines of magnetic delineation (with accompanying tables), elevation data, primary transportation routes, and general geographic features are all noted on each page. Red overprinting highlights details of specific interest to pilots - radio stations, navigation beacons, flight paths, restricted areas, and beacons. Nine different sheets of the treated 'Textoplast-Stoffenkarten' were created on the 'Kegelprojektion' at this scale, covering the majority of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. This example is sheets one and two; showing Western Europe and the Atlantic Ocean (side 1) and Eastern Balkans (side 2). The base map is dated 1940, while additional red text identifies the last printed update in February 1943. Source." Sheet Width (in) 35 Sheet Height (in) 30 Condition Description Double-sided five color printed map issued on thick, treated canvas. Moderate creasing and wear along old fold lines and along the outer edges of the sheet. Extraneous wrinkling in several areas, though it does not obscure or affect the text. Moderate soiling in the margins and a few scattered areas of discoloration and staining within the image. Good to very good condition overall.